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Focus on the Family Business Development Analyst 1 in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Business Development Analyst 1 (BDA1) position exists to provide support to the Sr. Mgr., Business Development Analysis, the Business Services & Strategy team, and Focus on the Family’s ministry owners . The BDA1 will support the ministry in general research tasks, data management & accumulation, process management & coordination, and development & editing of reports & presentations. The BDA1 will also collaborate with the Business Services & Strategy team in managing financial processes through key ministry activities. The BDA1 will be accountable for monitoring ministry goals and budgets and providing business analysis of ministry activities.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Maintains a working understanding of Business Impact Centers and provides support and analysis of performance regarding ministry objectives
Contributes to the management of budget and data tracking for Business Impact Centers, including but not limited to:
- Interact with Accounting to maintain appropriate GL assignment and description language (journal entries)
Engage appropriate Financial Service team to coordinate and/or assist in identifying information relating to projects’ financial (GL) activity
Manage ongoing changes to original budget
Track, record, and report expenses for designated gift satisfaction
Collaborates with ministry Reporting team for timely delivery of monthly Scorecards
Delivers and ensures accurate data on key reports, both for on-going and ad hoc analysis
Supports the Executive Director and Business Development & Strategy team in developing visual/data presentations for various audiences, including C-team presentations
Performs secondary research as needed for use in key analysis or Business Case development. Topics to be investigated may include competitive analysis and market opportunities
Engages with various internal teams and repositories to gather data: financials (including forecasts, actuals, and costs), Business Impact Center metrics, constituent impact, & program results. Compiles data into existing or custom spreadsheets, scorecards, or reports
Is responsible for accurate and timely delivery of monthly cost analysis for assigned departments
Delivers ad hoc analysis as assigned
Participates in the development and implementation of key processes for the Business Development team, ensuring efficient operations and timeliness of key deliverables
Under direction from the Sr. Mgr., BDA, supports ministry owners in development of business cases, including some research, coordination, writing and financial data entry
Participates in cross functional team assignments as required
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
May contribute to more advanced/higher level analysis for projects as needed
Pursues on-going continuing education regarding business development standards and strategic planning
Performs other duties as assigned
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
Will coordinate cross-functional work in a matrix environment
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Office environment
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct (http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf) and Statement of Faith (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values) ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values (http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values)
Personal Characteristics:
Strong integrity and character-based leadership needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and cross-functional working relationships
Detail-oriented
Eager to learn
Strives to maximize strengths and maintain accountability in areas of needed development
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business
3-5 years of experience in Financial/Business Analysis (or equivalent work experience)
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and written
Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks
Able to adapt to changing deadlines/prioritized tasks
Punctual with deliverables
Shows discretion in handling confidential information
Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel
Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through
Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload, work independently
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work in a cross-functional team setting
Stewardship Requirements:
Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate
Salary Range: $58,236 to $67,077/yr.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Fitness Center
Bookstore Discount
Sick Time
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by October 31st, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is November 11th, 2024.
Posting date: October 10, 2024
Unposting date: ongoing until filled
Posting contact email: job@fotf.org
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
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