Job Description

If you want to be a part of a growing organization and make a difference in the community, come work for Shalom Austin!

Compensation

We’ll pay you an annual salary of $70,000 to $75,000.

About the Job

The Financial Analyst supports organizational planning and decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and data-driven insights. This role works closely with leadership and program teams to evaluate performance, improve reporting processes, support budgeting and cash flow planning, and provide analysis that enhances operational effectiveness and strategic decision-making across the organization.

*ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA

You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Essential functions

• Identify, analyze and report trends, variances, and key metrics that provide leadership with actionable insights into program performance.
• Design, build, and automate reports and dashboards that support the organization’s goals and strategic priorities.
• Manage, validate, and analyze annual budgets and financial projections.
• Develop financial models and cash flow forecasting to support operational decisions and evaluation of new initiatives.
• Analyze and advise on shared service allocation methodologies to support fair and consistent distribution of organizational costs.
• Key player in software implementation efforts, including data migration, testing, training, and reporting.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and support leadership with timely, relevant insights.

Our great benefits

• We’ll provide a FREE membership to the fitness and aquatics center, and offer you discounts on programs, including personal training.
• We are a learning organization! Our staff have regular opportunities for training and continuing education.
• We offer outstanding medical insurance coverage through Cigna, and we’ll pay over 80% of the premium cost of our base plan on your behalf.
• You will have the option to contribute to our 403(b) with and the opportunity for a company match.
• We provide life and long-term disability insurance, and we pay 100% of the cost for you.
• We will give you lots of paid time off. First-year employees receive: 18 days of paid time off, and more than 15 Jewish and Federal holidays.
• We’ll offer you up to a 50% discount for your kiddos in our amazing early childhood program, as enrollment allows.
• You will have access to our amazing Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We understand that you need a work/life balance and that you have commitments outside of the workplace, so we’ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a flexible hybrid environment (in-office and remote)
• We’ll provide you with the opportunity to make a difference in the Central Texas Jewish community every day.

Please note that successful candidates for this position may be subject to a background check as part of the hiring process. will be used to assess eligibility for employment. Any discrepancies may result in the withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3.5 years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or financial/nonprofit analytics.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organizations with multiple revenue streams.
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.