Overview

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for developing AARP's annual budget, three periodic financial forecasts, and multi-year financial plan. The team partners closely with the Enterprise Strategy Group to ensure financial resources are available and aligned with the strategic priorities as approved by AARP leadership and the Board. FP&A also provides an array of financial analytical services to AARP business groups, leadership and the Board.

The FP&A Capital Analyst manages the generation of financial forecasts, revenues, expenses, and other aspects of the business. Reviews departmental expenditures to ensure compliance with budget allocations. Maintains accurate spending records and establishes measures for budgetary control. Supports and partners with management in a variety of ways, including developing analyses and reports for use in executive decision-making. Collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and to develop new procedures that support the business unit/department. Provides capital planning, financial and business analysis support for all levels of management responsible for AARP's capital strategy. Responsible for coordinating the annual Capital plan and related depreciation budgets (including the multi-year financial plan), quarterly forecast updates, and monthly financial results analysis across multiple lines of business within AARP.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial budgeting support for a business unit or department and analyzes budgets with insight into business changes.
• Manages the execution of contracts and ensures compliance with contract requirements. Analyzes variances in forecasts and budgets with insight into business changes and outlook.
• Serves as a liaison to management for monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Compiles and reviews departmental budgets, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures, and estimated expenses and income.
• Manages the development of high-value integrated solutions, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, financial reporting, risk and opportunity assessments, benchmarking, business case development, and operational analysis.
• Develops and analyzes financial statements and related data. Develops executive-level presentations to inform and support both short- and long-term planning.
• Provides regular day-to-day financial guidance for clients including a full range of analytics-based financial recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance or related field and 3+ years of FP&A experience/ business analysis experience or MBA/ similar postgraduate degree with 1+ years related work experience.
• Experience generating financial forecasts, budgets, revenues, expenses, and other aspects of the business.
• Hyperion/EPM financial planning system and SmartView experience is preferred. Highly proficient in Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition; tuition reimbursement; among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.