Senior Financial Modeling Analyst

Job Title: Senior Financial Modeling Analyst

Position Summary: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Financial Modeling Analyst position. Reporting to the Director of Financial Modeling & Business Intelligence, this position plays a critical role in supporting the Foundation's financial stewardship, strategic planning, and mission impact through advanced financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business intelligence. This position is responsible for delivering actionable financial insights, developing executive-level dashboards and reporting, supporting organizational planning and forecasting processes, and administering financial planning systems, including Workday Adaptive Planning.    This role applies financial modeling, reporting, business intelligence, and data visualization expertise to support financial planning, forecasting, performance measurements, and decision support activities across the Foundation. Leveraging financial systems, reporting platforms, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, the position develops analyses, dashboards, and reporting solutions that enhance data accessibility, improve operational efficiency, and support informed decision-making. The role partners closely with Finance leadership and stakeholders across the Foundation to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial and operational insights.

This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9:00am – 5:00pmET).

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Insights (40%)

• Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for executive leadership, and department leaders

• Prepare Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and other management reports aligned with nonprofit accounting standards.  

• Conduct detailed variance analysis across actual, budget, and forecast results; identify key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities

• Perform ad hoc financial and operational analyses to support strategic initiatives and leadership decision-making

• Translate complex financial and operational information into actionable recommendations and executive-level presentations

• Support the development and maintenance of KPI frameworks and performance metrics established by Finance leadership

Financial Modeling & Dashboarding (40%)

• Design, develop, and maintain executive dashboard and visualizations in DOMO, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar BI platforms

• Create intuitive, data-driven visualizations that communicate financial performance, program investment, fundraising outcomes, and operational metrics. 

• Partner with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and develop self-service reporting solutions.  

• Maintain forecasting models and support scenario analyses using methodologies established by Finance leadership

• Collaborate with finance business partnering function to evaluate assumptions, resource needs, and investment opportunities.  

System Administration & Process Improvement (20%)

• Support administration and maintenance of Workday Adaptive Planning, including model maintenance, dimensions, versions, hierarchies, and user security.  

• Maintain and optimize integrations between Workday Financials, Adaptive Planning, DOMO, and other reporting platforms.  

• Develop and maintain Adaptive Planning reports, OfficeConnect templates, assumptions sheets, and planning models.  

• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure data integrity across financial systems.  

• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, planning, and data management processes using system capabilities and AI-enabled technologies.  

• Document system configurations, business processes, and reporting standards.  

• Provide training and support to Finance and business stakeholders for Adaptive and Modeling tools  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in accounting, finance, economics, business analytics, or a related field

• Relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, financial reporting, business analytics, or a related finance function

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, performance reporting, and financial statement analysis

• Proficiency with enterprise planning and reporting tools, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday Financials, DOMO, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms

• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, Power Query, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• Experience with financial systems integrations, dashboard development, and business intelligence reporting.

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and reporting; experience supporting Board, Finance Committee, or Audit Committee reporting is a plus

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, predictive analytics, machine learning, or generative AI technologies to enhance financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, or process automation

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, FPAC, or similar credential is a plus

Compensation & Benefits Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)

• Competitive dental and vision plans

• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

• Flexible spending accounts

• Employer paid life and disability insurance

• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

• Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

Salary Range

$105,000—$120,000 USD

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

  Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.