Overview: The Financial Analyst at Exploratorium is a key partner in delivering financial guidance, support, and analysis to senior management and multiple departments. The role serves as the primary financial planning authority for assigned departments and leads cross-functional planning processes. The Analyst exercises independent judgment over financial modeling, planning methodologies, and Workday Adaptive Planning administration. Responsibilities include owning the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned divisions, preparing budget packages with narratives and variance analyses, providing independent financial oversight across cost centers, and creating models for high-visibility projects to inform operational and strategic decisions. The role identifies financial risks and opportunities and communicates recommendations to department heads and senior leadership. Additional duties include maintaining data integrity, producing presentation-ready reports, leading payroll variance analysis, coordinating long-range planning, and serving as the institutional administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning. The position reports to the Director of FP&A and may involve leading planning meetings with department leadership. Qualifications include a BA/BS in finance or related field, 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (preferably in nonprofit settings), advanced Excel and Google Workspace skills, experience with enterprise planning systems, and strong communication abilities. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaborat

Overview: The Financial Analyst at Exploratorium is a key partner in delivering financial guidance, support, and analysis to senior management and multiple departments. The role serves as the primary financial planning authority for assigned departments and leads cross-functional planning processes. The Analyst exercises independent judgment over financial modeling, planning methodologies, and Workday Adaptive Planning administration. Responsibilities include owning the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned divisions, preparing budget packages with narratives and variance analyses, providing independent financial oversight across cost centers, and creating models for high-visibility projects to inform operational and strategic decisions. The role identifies financial risks and opportunities and communicates recommendations to department heads and senior leadership. Additional duties include maintaining data integrity, producing presentation-ready reports, leading payroll variance analysis, coordinating long-range planning, and serving as the institutional administrator for Workday Adaptive Planning. The position reports to the Director of FP&A and may involve leading planning meetings with department leadership. Qualifications include a BA/BS in finance or related field, 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (preferably in nonprofit settings), advanced Excel and Google Workspace skills, experience with enterprise planning systems, and strong communication abilities. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaborat