Junior Financial Analyst at Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Exploratorium is a renowned organization that focuses on providing engaging educational experiences. They are seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, analysis, and operational support for the FP&A team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts - Assist in analyzing monthly internal financials and monitor against budget; identify variances, prepare commentary and make recommendations where appropriate - Day-to-day management of budgeting software (Workday Adaptive Planning); assist Financial Analysts on buildout and maintenance, ensuring data accuracy and integrity - Help maintain and enhance reports, dashboards, and data structures within Workday Adaptive Planning - Assist in preparing budget/forecast reporting package, including supporting analysis and explanatory narrative and presentation material, for senior management and Board of Directors - Assist with cash flow projections and other short-term financial analyses as needed - Assist budget managers and project managers in monitoring performance against budget, helping interpret reports, and respond to questions - Research and resolve routine financial inquiries for assigned departments and functional areas, escalating more complex issues as needed - Participate in budget and forecast meetings and assist with meeting preparation and follow-up, including tracking action items - Support special projects and ad hoc analyses under the guidance of FP&A leadership, including data gathering and preliminary analysis - Assist in identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and data quality - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree in finance, accounting, business or closely related field - 1-3 years of experience in a finance function, preferably in budgeting and financial analysis - Foundational knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting concepts; non-profit experience a plus - Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify variances, and support basic financial analysis - Strong Excel skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications - Ability to work with financial, budgeting, and report-writing software - Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks with moderate guidance and supervision - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to interpret and explain basic financial information to non-finance colleagues - Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and focus on accuracy and continuous learning Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning Required Skills: Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial reporting, Financial analysis, Variance analysis, Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Financial software, Workday Adaptive Planning Benefits: Includes benefits