Lead Financial Analyst

Ministry Brands is looking for a  Lead Financial Analyst to join our growing team!  

Who we are  

Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.     

Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential.    

Available Location: Alpharetta, GA   

Hybrid Working: In this role, you will split your time between working at the designated company office in Alpharetta, GA for a minimum of 3 days per week and will work remotely from your home address up to 2 days per week. Any changes to these work locations must follow the appropriate process as outlined in our handbook.  

What You'll Do: 

As the Lead Financial Analyst, you will provide financial planning and ad-hoc analytics to help drive the financial and operational performance of Ministry Brands. This includes compiling data and developing models that help drive corporate decision-making. The individual will be an insightful, decisive, critical thinker, and commercially focused. Further, the Financial Analyst will be able to work well on teams, however, will develop the knowledge and maturity to work with our business units and leadership independently.  This position will require a large data set analysis and adept skills in MS Excel.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Translate accounting data, non-financial metrics, and analysis into best-in-class presentations that tell a compelling, fact-based story. 

• Present unique ideas and challenge existing thought processes within a collaborative team environment Develop and oversee gold standard level deliverables. 

• Maintain confidentiality at all times, as this position requires a high level of responsibility regarding confidential information. 

• Gather data and financial information affecting all areas of the company’s operations; manage and maintain company historical data. 

• Conduct quantitative analyses and modeling of business scenarios. 

• Develop and maintain global financial models to support long-term corporate strategy. 

• Prepare regular revenue and expense forecasts; develop variance analyses for actual vs forecast and report explanations. 

• Provide research and analytical support in the preparation of the budget, strategic plans, and forecasting. 

• Develop and maintain new forecasting tools; provide input regarding project reviews, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement. 

• Assist in preparation of management dashboard, board materials, scheduled and ad-hoc reporting, financial statements, and other key company communications. 

• Work closely with Accounting and Operations teams to deliver accurate analyses to support decision making 

Who You Are: 

• Passionate about data integrity and enthusiastic about helping purpose driven organizations  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or Economics or equivalent education and experience; MBA or CPA, preferred 

• 3+ years of experience in an investment bank, PE firm, PE-owned portfolio company or top-tier consulting firm. Experience within a payments company is a plus.   

• 4+ years relevant work experience 

• Expert in Excel, PowerPoint, ERP & Financial consolidation tools 

• Teaming with colleagues, both junior and senior, on shared deliverables and/or goals and working independently 

• Contributing as a team player with a positive attitude and intellectual curiosity to learn new things 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to change, communicate expectations, adhere to deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously 

• Results-driven and detail-oriented with a high degree of attention to detail 

• Analytical and Technical: 

• Managing financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting processes by supporting the organization to measure the execution in order to achieve corporate targets. 

• Leveraging understanding of US GAAP as well as corporate accounting and auxiliary functions including revenue, AP/AR, treasury, and financial reporting. 

• Developing lender and shareholder financial reporting in a zero-defect environment. 

• Establishing and enhancing sophisticated forecasting and business/earnings analysis systems and procedures. 

• Providing financial solutions utilizing various modeling and analysis tools and valuation modeling/methodologies. 

• Developing cash flow analysis, strategic modeling and forecast planning. 

• Constructing revenue and EBITDA bridges, performing transaction analysis, performing sum-of-the-parts asset valuation analysis, creating pro forma models, performing sensitivity analysis, performing IRR calculations under multiple scenarios 

• Solving complex problems with the ability to exercise mature judgment 

• Establishing metrics for monitoring and managing a diverse portfolio of SaaS, services and payments businesses 

• Implement business intelligence systems to improve analysis 

• Communication: 

• Developing and/or managing the creation and quality of “best-in-class" presentations 

• Presenting in front of audiences including internal and external stakeholders 

• Collaborating with all levels of the internal organization and with external partners 

• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information 

Physical Considerations: 

• Ability to work in a general office environment 

• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone 

• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed, including outside regular business hours and days 

Travel Considerations: 

• Domestic and/or international travel required, estimated up to 5%  

Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance!    
   

At Ministry Brands, we recognize that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.   
   
Robust healthcare options – Options include a plan that is 100% covered by Ministry Brands for employee only coverage as well as a generous HSA contribution by the company. Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.   

Flexible paid time off – There is no perfect, one size fits all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays!    

Paid parental leave – Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment! We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible.    

Mental health support – Ministry Brands is a stigma free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counseling at no cost.    

Professional development reimbursement – Ministry Brands aims to support your professional development and empower you to drive your career by providing financial assistance to our associates seeking to further their education and career.   

Employee Recognition & Rewards - At Ministry Brands, we use Nectar to celebrate achievements and strengthen our culture of recognition. This social platform empowers employees to send meaningful kudos, award points redeemable for rewards, and highlight contributions that exemplify our values. Through Nectar, we foster engagement and appreciation while providing tangible ways to recognize great work.