Senior Financial Analyst, MS-ISAC - Remote

The Senior Financial Analyst, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) is part of the Operations, Intelligence, and Services (OIS) department and reports to SVP of MS-ISAC. As our Senior Financial Analyst, MS-ISAC, you will be a senior individual contributor responsible for providing high-impact financial leadership, planning, analysis, and operational support for the MS-ISAC program. In this role, you will drive financial strategy and execution across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support.
This position functions as the primary financial advisor for MS-ISAC leadership, owning program-level financial models, multi-scenario projections, operational insights, and spend optimization recommendations. This role requires strong financial acumen, excellent modeling and planning capabilities, and the ability to translate complex operational requirements into actionable financial plans that resonate with executive leaders.
You will partner closely with CIS Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Contracts & Grants, and program managers to ensure alignment between operational objectives, funding sources, and long-term financial sustainability.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the MS-ISAC, including forecasting, cost modeling, headcount planning, and long-range financial projections

• Develop and maintain detailed multi-scenario financial models that align program growth, operational changes, and funding strategies

• Provide monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and actionable insights directly to executive leadership

• Serve as primary financial advisor to MS-ISAC leadership, supporting strategic planning, operational decision-making, and funding optimization

• Partner with FP&A and Accounting teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocations, and forecasting methodologies

• Monitor and evaluate financial performance drivers, identifying risks, opportunities, and operational efficiency improvements

• Develop financial dashboards, metrics, and reporting packages tailored to program-level needs and executive-level audiences

• Review budget submissions across MS-ISAC divisions to ensure alignment with program priorities and available funding

• Support quarterly re-forecasting cycles, resource planning, and strategic initiatives requiring financial evaluation

• Ensure accurate financial inputs into Workday, Adaptive Planning, and other CIS systems

• Perform ad-hoc analysis and provide rapid-response financial guidance to support emerging operational requirements

• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need:      

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field*

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related finance functions

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder operational environments

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills

• Proven ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to executive leadership

• Deep understanding of budgeting practices, variance analysis, cost modeling, and revenue recognition principles

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ownership

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

It's a Plus if You Have:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis

• Experience using Workday and Adaptive Planning

• Experience serving as a finance business partner supporting operational or program leadership

• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

• Experience developing and presenting financial reporting packages for senior executives

• Experience with allocation models, cost analysis, and operational ROI assessments

• Experience with CRM software, preferably Salesforce

*Additional years of relevant experience or a combination of an Associate’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.

Compensation Range:

USD$75,000.00 - $129,300.00