Financial Analyst

Help Us Turn Financial Insights into Better Decisions and Make a Difference!

Do you enjoy analyzing numbers, identifying trends, and finding opportunities to make things better? Are you someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and turning financial information into meaningful insights? If so, PathWays may be the perfect place for you!

We are looking for a motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to join our Finance team! In this role, you will help support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while partnering with leaders across the organization to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of financial analysis, strategic planning, collaboration, technology, and process improvement — all while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Why Join PathWays?

At PathWays, we believe our employees are the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Include

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Generous PTO, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses

What You’ll Do

As our Financial Analyst, you'll play an important role in helping leadership understand financial performance, make informed business decisions, and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational efficiency. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans
• Analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Monitoring actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Evaluating revenue, margins, and expense trends to identify opportunities and areas of concern
• Preparing monthly management reports, financial dashboards, and ad hoc financial analyses
• Analyzing budget variances and providing explanations for significant fluctuations
• Partnering with department leaders to develop budgets, monitor spending, and evaluate financial performance
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, improved efficiency, and process improvements
• Maintaining financial models, reporting tools, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial close processes, audit requests, and compliance requirements
• Documenting and improving financial reporting procedures
• Leveraging AI and automation tools to support financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Exploring new technologies and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, financial insights, and data-driven decision-making

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial data
• Skilled at identifying trends, interpreting information, and communicating financial insights
• Strong in problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable partnering with department leaders and collaborating across teams
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvement
• Adaptable and interested in leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies
• Committed to accuracy, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 0–3 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and financial modeling
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Solver preferred
• Proficiency in financial reporting and business intelligence tools

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to other PathWays locations and off-site meetings or events as needed
• Must maintain personal automobile insurance and meet eligibility requirements to operate agency vehicles, if applicable
• Successful completion of required motor vehicle disclosure and MVR review
• Completion of required pre-employment health appraisal and Mantoux TB testing
• Successful completion of required Pennsylvania criminal clearance and, if applicable, FBI criminal history clearance
• Ability to complete and maintain all required trainings within established timeframes

PathWays is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that every person brings to our team. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PathWays provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

We encourage prospective and current employees to discuss any accommodation needs so we can create a supportive, accessible, and empowering workplace for everyone.

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