Financial Analyst

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a Washington, DC-based think tank that helps policymakers work across the aisle to craft bipartisan solutions. By connecting lawmakers, delivering data and context, negotiating policy details, and creating space for bipartisan collaboration, BPC ensures democracy can function on behalf of all Americans. We believe that bipartisanship combines the best ideas of both parties to create even better, lasting policy.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will assist with the annual planning process; forecasting of program resource requirements; developing budgets to support funding requests and related expenditure reports; and reporting and analysis of financial results and related variances compared to budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing annual budget, including consolidation and analysis of programs and related resource requirements.
• Assist with analysis and budgeted allocation of indirect costs. Coordinate input of budget into budgeting software and general ledger
• Monitor and analyze program operational results with a focus on quantifying and forecasting surplus, deficits and any unfunded activities.
• Analyze program performance compared to monthly/annual and grant award budgets
• Assist program directors in forecasting program requirements, developing budgets for grant proposals and reporting to donors regarding use of funds
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports, review program costs and coordinate with the accounting department to ensure all costs are correctly charged to corresponding programs and grants.
• Quantify and analyze variances from budget, in coordination with program directors
• Provide financial and budgetary support to Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and program directors, including calculation of burn rates, proactive identification of funding gaps and potential variances from grant budgets
• Assist with regular budget re-forecasts to ensure consistency with program direction
• Assist accounting department as needed with monthly and year-end processes
• Serve as a resource for system report writing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and/or accounting
• Advanced skills in financial systems including report writing within Management Reporter; proficient in MS Excel and Power Point
• Ability to create and maintain graphs, charts and other data visualizations
• Keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate and translate financial information to both finance and non-finance professionals

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $68,000 – $80,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.