Business Support Analyst Job at LifeWay Christian Resources
Overview:
Lifeway's Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team is seeking a Business Support Analyst. In this position, you’ll provide business and operational support for the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team in the areas of financial analysis, data mining and reporting, and other financial activities including financial statement close, reporting, forecast, and budget work. Assist department director and managers with special projects to increase efficiency for all business analysts.
Why Lifeway?
This is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
This role is remote in the U.S with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.
Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code Responsibilities:
Do you have a servant's heart and desire to put your talents to work in a ministry environment? Do you have strong attention to detail and a passion for finance and analytics? If so, this may be the role for you!
Lifeway's Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team is seeking a Business Support Analyst. In this position, you’ll provide business and operational support for the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team in the areas of financial analysis, data mining and reporting, and other financial activities including financial statement close, reporting, forecast, and budget work. Assist department director and managers with special projects to increase efficiency for all business analysts.
Why Lifeway?
This is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
This role is remote in the U.S with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.
Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code
As a Business Support Analyst you will:
- Provide financial analysis, data mining, and reporting support to the Finance team
- Assist with ongoing and ad-hoc financial analysis, developing and maintaining reporting
- Providing assistance with proformas and special projects
- Support the Finance team with financial statement close, reporting, and other financial support activities
- Assist the Finance team with product data administration and with the development of reporting through business intelligence software
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Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
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Bachelors in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or similar
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Related work experience may be considered to fulfill education requirement
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Pursuing or completed MBA, CPA, or CMA, preferred
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1-2 years experience financial support and leadership in areas of budgeting, operational analysis, and planning.
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1-2 years experience working with large data sets and the ability to extract, summarize, and report results efficiently
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1-2 years experience in cost accounting focusing on contribution analysis and ROI metrics
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Detailed oriented and able to work through large amounts of data
- Objective mindset that is data driven, focused on facts
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Advanced use of Microsoft tools such as Excel (i.e. pivot tables, XLookup, query tools, etc.)
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Strong data mining skill set using modern Business Intelligence tools (i.e., PowerBI, MicroStrategy, Business Objects, etc.)
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Healthy financial acumen including proforma development, GAAP standards, accounting principles, financial metrics, etc.
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Effective communication style and able to adapt to the audience, easy to understand and provide necessary insight.
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Capable of being operational and strategic at the same time, keeping the macro view in mind while mining details
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Demonstrated ability to protect and utilize sensitive information responsibly
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Strong problem solving, analytical and time management skills. Ability to dig through complexity, finding the truth the data presents
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Actively attend an evangelical Christian church and serve/participate in church events or ministries
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