Company: Wikimedia Foundation
Location: Remote (Candidates from UTC-8 to UTC-4 time zones)
Salary: $85,127 - $129,271 per year
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
The Wikimedia Foundation is the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia, one of the world's most-visited websites, serving nearly half a billion users each month. As the only non-profit in the top 50 websites globally, our mission is to empower individuals to create and share free knowledge. Supported by millions of individual donors, the Foundation relies on a diverse global community to achieve its vision.
We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this role will provide analytical support to senior executives, program managers, and leaders across our globally distributed organization. Your work will help shape strategic financial planning and contribute to our goal of enhancing access to free knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Business Partnership:
- Collaborate with digital fundraising and revenue analytics teams to understand revenue forecasts and scenarios.
- Assist department leaders and budget managers in aligning resource plans with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate budgeting, financial modeling, expense forecasting, and other planning processes.
- Build strong relationships across a globally distributed organization and act as a trusted financial advisor to departmental leadership.
Business Analytics:
- Analyze strategic revenue plans, assess investment opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Provide detailed financial analysis for revenue-generating teams, such as the API business and Wikimedia Endowment.
- Evaluate and provide insights on global grantmaking programs, assisting with multi-year financial planning.
- Execute month-end close variance reporting, projections, and present findings to senior leadership.
- Utilize financial systems like Workday Adaptive to provide operational analysis and support for budget managers.
- Develop and maintain reporting dashboards for financial planning, program evaluation, and month-end close processes.
Project and Process Management:
- Support strategic cross-functional projects within the Finance team and the broader organization.
- Lead and manage various financial projects as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Analytics, Accounting, or Program Management. MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in financial tools and systems; experience with Workday Adaptive Planning is preferred.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across distributed teams.
- Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritization skills.
Preferred Experience
- Knowledge of non-profit fundraising strategies and financial management.
- Familiarity with free culture, free software, or online rights movements.
- Experience with financial business intelligence and reporting tools.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: $85,127 - $129,271 per year (adjusted based on location and experience).
- Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs, and 401(k) matching.
- Remote-first organization with flexibility in work arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
About the Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, building software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing content. We support volunteer communities worldwide, advocate for open access policies, and rely on donations from millions of individuals to fund our mission.
As a remote-first, inclusive employer, we value diversity and strive to create an equitable workplace. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.
How to Apply
Ready to contribute to our mission of free knowledge for everyone? Apply today to join a dynamic team working towards making knowledge accessible to all.
For further inquiries or to request accommodations, please contact us at recruiting@wikimedia.org or +1 (415) 839-6885.
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