Director of Strategic Analysis - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.


HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Director of Strategic Analysis leads all planning, forecasting, reporting, strategic analysis, etc. to support business partners in providing insight to their financial performance and financial decision making processes. They also lead efforts to support cross-function efforts in Finance and across the organization with a goal of creating transparency and efficiencies. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Leads all planning and forecasting functions, including the development of processes, timelines, communications and engagement with business partners.
• Leads a team to support business partner financial analysis, including engagement on forecasts, reporting on actual performance and analyzing actual results vs. forecast/plan amongst others.
• Establishes and maintains strong and cohesive relationships with business partners, ensures provision of great customer service and addressing ad-hoc analysis/requests as appropriate.
• Hires, trains, leads, develops and coaches staff, including monitoring and evaluating their performance and recommending and implementing personnel actions.
• Leads and supports profit enhancement opportunities producing materials that can be presented to the Executive Team.
• Leads all financial reporting to support internal and external needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE
• 5 years of strategic analysis experience required.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in math, business administration, finance, or a related field or equivalent specialized training and/or extensive job experience.
• Actuarial Certification preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint programs.
• Knowledge of pension, benefit plans and other fringe benefits preferred.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, disciplines and levels.
• Able to effectively research and analyze information.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and make presentations.
• Must have effective interpersonal/communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coach and influence.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative ideas to improve performance.
• Able to adapt quickly and work independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Must have strong initiative, ability to adapt and learn quickly.


SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Salaried Exempt Position
• Salary Range: $149,985 - $168,733
About The Salary Ranges
The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.
Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.
If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.