Global Analyst (Remote)

About IHI

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For over 30 years, IHI has used improvement science to advance and sustain better outcomes in health and health systems across the world. IHI brings awareness of safety and quality to millions, catalyzes learning and the systematic improvement of care, develops solutions to previously intractable challenges, and mobilizes health systems, communities, regions, and nations to reduce harm and deaths. IHI collaborates with a growing community to spark bold, inventive ways to improve the health of individuals and populations. IHI generates optimism, harvests fresh ideas, and supports anyone, anywhere who wants to profoundly change health and health care for the better. Learn more at ihi.org.

Position Summary:

The Analyst will report to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and will provide support to IHI's organization-wide budgeting and analysis efforts.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Prepare and manage the development of budgets for new business initiatives

• Create new budget opportunities in Adaptive Insights
• Move budgets in Adaptive Insights when a signed agreement is received
• Work with New Business completing funder budget templates for submission of proposals (includes reviewing and finalizing budget templates)

Assist with Financial Analysis

• Generate and analyze monthly Budget v. Actuals report
• Communicate and meet with budget owners as needed to review budget v. actuals results
• Research and respond to questions from budget owners and others at IHI
• Provide general support to all levels of budget ownership
• Maintain budgets and revisions in Adaptive Insights
• Support preparation of monthly US and Global PowerPoints

Assist with the implementation of the annual budget and quarterly reforecast process

• Assist the Senior Financial Analyst and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis in preparing the annual calendar for new fiscal year budget creation and three annual revisions
• Provide ad hoc trainings and coaching on budget processes with any IHI staff as needed

Assist with financial reporting requirements to funders

• Support the Senior Financial Analyst with keeping track of financial reports due to funders
• Work with budget owners, project and program teams and the Senior Financial Analyst on completing financial reports for funders (quarterly, semi-annually, annually, or as needed)
• Work with budget owners, project and program teams and the Senior Financial Analyst on completing budget modifications for funders as needed
• Perform special projects as needed
• Assist with breakeven analysis for IHI programs as needed

Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple projects, partnerships, and professional relationships
• Must be highly organized and flexible with keen attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize, establish timelines and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Flexible with a willingness and natural inclination to learn more, hone new skills and assist where/whenever a need arises
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong ability to plan, organize and think strategically
• Solid analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and oversee the work of other staff concurrently under deadline pressure and changing priorities
• Highly motivated, driven, and willing to try new concepts
• Strong work ethic with ability to maintain and safeguard confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities
• Ability to learn and use new systems and technology
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to IHI Values
• Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and the improvement of societal systems

Position Qualifications:

Required

• At least five years' work experience in similar finance position required
• Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Experience using Adaptive Planning and Great Plains or similar software systems

At IHI, we are inspired to do our best work and be our best selves by leaning into our values and uniting in our vision to create a future in which everyone has the best care and health possible. We ensure that people feel valued and supported in meaningful ways, as demonstrated in our total rewards package that features competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability plans, FSA plans, matching 401k contributions, discounted MBTA passes, tuition reimbursement, a personal development allowance to support what matters to you, a professional development allowance to support continued learning, respect for personal commitments and flexibility to manage them, generous time off including vacation time, a paid week off between Christmas and New Year's Day, wellness and wellbeing time, and other special programs to support employee wellbeing.

IHI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex or gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, military service, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, crime victim status, political belief, and any other protected class under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete our application, please let us know.