Finance Analyst

Job Summary

Performs management, analysis, and interpretation of business and financial data to support informed decision-making, improve organizational efficiency, and guide financial planning initiatives.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Aggregates, analyzes, and interprets business and financial data from multiple sources to support strategic and operational goals.
• Develops and maintains financial and business models to evaluate performance, identify trends, and forecast future outcomes.
• Prepares and presents reports detailing current or expected financial performance, budget analysis, and operational metrics.
• Conducts root cause analysis of business and financial issues, and recommends improvements to processes, procedures, and controls.
• Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance dashboards.
• Writes queries, builds dashboards, and generates reports to provide actionable insights for project teams and senior leadership.
• Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and timely updates across functional areas.

Qualifications

• Performs work under general supervision and handles moderately complex tasks and issues.
• Refers complex matters to higher-level staff as needed.
• Possesses a solid working knowledge of business and financial analysis practices.
• May provide coaching, leadership, or mentoring to junior team members.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and statistical analysis skills
• Technical and computer proficiency, including data tools and reporting software
• Financial modeling and business intelligence expertise
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Solid teamwork and collaboration skills

This Job Description is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as necessary. Gateway Church does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to churches. However, Gateway Church does discriminate on the basis of religion. Employment Requirement: All Staff must be a member or become a member of Gateway Church upon employment.