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We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to provide high-level financial support for a major Housing Choice Voucher Program in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position will lead core budgeting, reporting, and analytical work for a large-scale public sector program with significant regulatory oversight. The ideal candidate brings strong financial insight, advanced technical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for leadership.
Job Responsibility
Lead monthly financial reporting activities for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear visibility into performance against plan
Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for a large and complex program, identifying trends, risks, and key financial drivers
Conduct detailed ad hoc analysis to support decision-making, operational planning, and leadership requests
Collaborate with senior leaders and management during the annual budgeting cycle, preparing financial summaries, presentations, and supporting materials
Assess the financial implications of policy updates and regulatory changes, incorporating those impacts into reporting and planning processes
Maintain compliance-focused financial analysis within a highly regulated environment by aligning reports and recommendations with program guidance
Use advanced Excel and data analysis techniques to organize, interpret, and validate financial information from multiple sources
Communicate findings, assumptions, and business implications to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting
Background supporting public sector organizations or government-related programs
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large and complex datasets
Strong capability in ad hoc financial analysis, financial modeling, and data mining techniques
Experience with Power Query
exposure to Power BI is strongly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to investigate nuanced financial issues thoroughly
Ability to quickly understand regulatory requirements and apply them accurately to financial reporting and analysis
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial insights to leadership and other stakeholders