Senior Research Budget Analyst

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson's and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 250 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary: 
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Research Budget Analyst position. This position is responsible for forecasting, tracking, and analyzing financial data across multiple departments. This role will ensure that key financial metrics are monitored systematically, while also contributing innovations and sophistication to the Foundation’s budget implantation process and net asset release process, as well as oversight and input on priority projects.

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance on a semi-regular basis at the Foundation’s office in New York City.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with the Finance department to provide financial oversight, ensuring proper procedures for managing operational budgets, grants and contracts
• Utilize business intelligence and grants management systems to forecast budgets, track financial performance and create dashboards to visualize data for cross-functional teams
• Prepare materials for board presentations, including budget summaries and key performance indicators and actively contributes to strategic planning discussions, offering insights into funding priorities and resource allocation
• Develop financial models and projections using Microsoft Excel, incorporating complex datasets for scenario planning and process improvement
• Collaborate with Finance and Expense Management Specialist to oversee restricted net asset release planning
• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and adjusting to changing priorities or requirements

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Relevant experience managing complex financial projects as a Budget Manager, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, or a similar role
• Relevant knowledge of MS Excel, including creating financial models, pivot tables, charts and advanced formulas
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong analytical skills and experience with forecasting methods and data analysis; high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience with grants management, project management applications, data visualization and dashboard platforms like Domo is a plus

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.  In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.  We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.  

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.  

How to Apply: 
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

MJFF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Diversity may refer to characteristics including, but not limited to, race, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic circumstance, geographic background, ability and disability, political ideology and age.