Job Description
At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.
FPA Business Partner plays a critical role in connecting financial strategy with operational execution. This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support strategic decision-making, budget management, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
***This is a remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States.***
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Business Partnering & Strategic Support - Serve as a senior financial advisor to business leaders, establishing strong alignment to understand strategic priorities and translating them into financial plans and actionable insights. Lead the development of financial models and decision-support tools that guide enterprise initiatives, investment strategies, and long-term planning. Influence cross-functional stakeholders by delivering high-impact analysis that drives performance, growth, and mission alignment. (30%)
- Planning & Forecasting - Lead the development and management of budgets and forecasts for assigned business areas, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial goals and strategic priorities. Provide insightful variance analysis and recommendations to inform executive decision-making. Champion financial stewardship by identifying opportunities to optimize resource allocation, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance the financial planning process to support long-term financial health and impact. (20%)
- Performance Analysis & Reporting - Lead the development and delivery of enterprise-level performance reporting and financial analysis. Translate data into strategic insights that inform executive decision-making, highlight risks and opportunities, and drive accountability across business units. Establish and refine dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial and operational health, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and continuous improvement. (20%)
- Financial Modeling & Scenario Planning - Lead the development of financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, and enterprise-level decisions. Provide forward-looking insights that inform risk assessment, resource allocation, and long-term planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape financial strategies through modeling, sensitivity testing, and data-driven recommendations that support growth and impact. (15%)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with FP&A leadership, accounting, and strategy teams to ensure consistency in financial data, reporting standards, and planning processes. (15%)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
- Certificate(s) or License(s): MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
- Years of experience: 5+ years in financial planning & analysis or related role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY ):
- Proven collaborative leadership with senior and executive-level engagement.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and extract key insights.
- Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, initiative, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Proven ability to manage complex financial processes and cross-functional collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly.
- Deep knowledge of American Cancer Society programs and infrastructure, or equivalent experience in a complex nonprofit or for-profit environment.
- Strong Knowledge of Adaptive or other Enterprise Planning tools required
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Strong enterprise financial system experience in systems like NetSuite, Salesforce, Power BI and/or other Business Intelligence reporting tool required
- Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint required.
- Expertise in business case development and analytical modeling
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (Provide travel expectations for this role)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The starting rate is $81,000 to $95,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.
ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.
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