Program Financial Analyst

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Financial Analyst, the Program Financial Analyst will serve as a financial resource to the program, working closely with Operations staff to meet financial targets. The position will help analyze the program's financial performance, what happened, why did it happen, and what is the long-term impact to the program. The ideal candidate works well in a team environment and will display a can-do attitude focused on building internal relationships across departments. The Program Financial Analyst should have relevant experience, including budgeting, program and customer reporting, and financial analysis. Skills required include, but are not limited to, strong customer service, interpersonal and communications skills, excellent Excel skills, and strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial analysis and reporting function for the assigned program; Support the development of the program’s annual operating plan for the organization; monitor actual revenue and expenses against budget; explain material budget variances; highlight areas of concern, proposing a range of solutions to address these concerns; and perform analytics to inform timely and accurate decision-making.


• Serve as liaison between the Accounting Department and Operations for integrated financial management.


• Create monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, as well as ad-hoc financial reports


• Assist the program with managing contract budgets, including realignments, modifications, and extensions.


• Contribute to business development and proposal budget development.


• Assist SPFA with analyzing Operating Division's financial performance, identifying major revenue and cost drivers, and reporting variance to plan


• Assist Operations in workforce planning for the program

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, administration, management, or related field


• 3 years of related experience


• Medium to advance level excel skills


• Knowledge of financial analysis, budget/forecasting, and revenue tracking at the project and program level


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Understands U.S. and foreign government-funded programs is a plus but not a requirement


• Experience using Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Other Duties:

This job description summarizes the job's typical functions, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.  CRDF Global reserves the right to amend and change job descriptions and job responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Salary & Benefits: The base pay range for this position is $72,000 to 90,000. The determination of salaries in this job classification depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant candidate experience, job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills. In addition, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement savings plan; unlimited paid time off; education reimbursement; student loan paydown and an in-network deductible reimbursement.

CRDF Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). CRDF Global provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, age, or disability status.

At CRDF Global, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in all aspects of our operations. We recognize that fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates and embraces diverse perspectives is not only essential for our organizational success but also crucial for the advancement of security, global health, and development worldwide. We understand that by fostering diversity in a global manner, embracing inclusion, and prioritizing accessibility, our organization will become stronger and more innovative in identifying solutions to the world’s complex challenges