World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst. 

Major Function

Responsible for elements of budgeting (revenue and expense) and financial management, accounting, long-range planning, and general administration for assigned departments and divisions of WWF. Coordinates and implements departments’ operating policies, procedures, and practices to facilitate effective and efficient fulfillment of objectives and goals. Responsible for ensuring that departments and their budgets are compliant with WWF and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles policies and procedures. Provide general support with Board and National Council preparation including presentation notes and talking points.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Finance Manager

Position Length: Regular/Full-Time

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid work structure with minimum of 2 days a week in office) 

Salary Range: The expected compensation range for this position is $74,700  - $93,300 .

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  

Key Competencies

• Collaboration and Influence: Effectively works with leadership and other stakeholders across departments to gather budget inputs, align financial strategies, and guide budget holders with varying financial expertise.
• Analytical Thinking: Performs detailed financial analysis, identifies trends and variances, conducts ad hoc analyses, and makes informed recommendations based on financial data. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains detailed budget records in financial systems, monitors expenses against budgets, ensures accuracy in monthly financial reports, and reviews complex accounts and projections. Manages multiple projects at a time, often with tight deadlines.
• Communication: Provides training, explains financial concepts to diverse audiences, and supports interdepartmental understanding of budget processes.
• Initiative and Innovation: Identifies opportunities for cost savings, recommends improvements to financial systems, and proactively supports enhancements in reporting and dashboard solution

Key Responsibilities

• Leads annual expense budgeting process for assigned departments. Works with departments’ Directors and Sr Directors in projecting their operating expenses and staffing needs. Maintains detailed budget information in the Adaptive budgeting system.
• Monitors expenses to ensure that the departments spend within the available expense budget and that restricted funds are used according to donor requirements. Performs monthly review of actual financial performance against budget and ensures that projections and monthly reports are accurate for publication. Reviews analysis with the Finance Manager and adjusts budget as necessary. Is the ongoing point of contact for budget holders in assigned departments with various skill levels on financial matters. Identifies opportunities for cost savings.
• Provides technical support in annual revenue budgeting and reviews and supports budgeting and financial management of the Development, Membership, and General & Administration divisions as needed.
• Works with departments and the accounting team to ensure that the month- and year-end closing schedules are implemented in a timely manner. This includes the review of open liabilities, expense accruals, and prepaid accounts in Workday.
• Identifies and provides WWF financial management and other relevant training to staff with budgetary responsibilities. Performs expense and staffing ad hoc analysis of varying complexity, reviews findings, and makes informed recommendations. Identifies reporting and dashboard needs of departments and divisions and work with other Finance department staff to generate and implement solutions.
• Support the consolidation and interpretation of financial information for triannual Board meeting presentations, including the financial update presentation, detailed notes, and talking points. Participate in review meetings with senior leadership and identify opportunities to improve Board reporting.
• Responsible for supporting departmental and institutional financial forecasting
• Develops recommendations for improvements and efficiencies in financial systems to improve budget reporting and analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance, and a minimum of 6 years’ related experience is required. Alternatively, a Master’s degree in a related field (MBA preferred) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience will suffice.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate budget development, perform financial analysis, and work with non-financial staff at various levels is required.
• Ability to operate with considerable independence and discretion, show good judgment, problem-solve, and take initiative.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Workday and Adaptive experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of being able to pick up system-related skills quickly is a must.
• Ability to work with a wide range of staff and as an effective team member and individual contributor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience in Microsoft Access preferred.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• • Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:  
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.  
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability, and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.  
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.  
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.  

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25058

• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.