Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

MDA Overview:

At MDA, we believe our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines united to form one high-performing team. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. What we do starts with our people and the neuromuscular disease community we serve. As America’s largest voluntary health organization covering research, healthcare, and advocacy for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA is leading the way in improving the quality of life for those living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, and dozens of related disorders – many first discovered and diagnosed by MDA supported scientists and clinicians.

Department Overview:

The Finance department has financial oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting & budgeting, payroll processing and internal controls for MDA. The team works closely with all other departments within MDA to ensure timely and accurate financial information is available to those charged with oversight of the organization.

Position Description:

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis. This position serves as a key liaison between Finance and non-Finance business leaders, providing insights to support informed decision-making. The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis works with functional management and is well versed in financial modeling and utilizing excel.  The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis reports to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis.

Salary Range:This position's salary range is $90,000-$110,000.

Location:This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results and develop narrative around variance analysis to present to business leaders.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings across all departments within the organization
• Interpret financial data and translate information appropriately for non-finance leaders to create transparency
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlight trends, and investigate anomalies. 
• Serve as a financial resource to business leaders and ensure they have the necessary information to make informed decisions. 
• Support the annual budget planning and forecasting process for both the P&L and cash flow, ensuring accurate financial projections and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on MDA’s financial reporting system (Adaptive Insights / Workday).
• Develop analytical financial reports by integrating information from multiple systems.
• Review existing policies and procedures, proactively developing ways to automate and streamline processes.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting.
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in cash management and cash flow planning preferred
• Experience navigating financial information across multiple systems (e.g., Workday, Financial Force, Salesforce)
• Expert-level diagnostic and financial modeling skills.
• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a demanding fast paced environment.
• Ability to inspect financial results to identify issues/opportunities.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts and controls to non-financial personnel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maturity, professionalism, and high level of discretion are required.
• Individualistic worker and methodical thinker with ability to conduct research, data study and resolve complex problems.
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Management.

MDA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.