(LUF) Analyst

Under the direction of the area Local Unit Manager, this person would be considered the area expert to assist other Local Unit Analysts and help give consulting advice to the Local Unit Manager. Ensure that all aspects of local unit finances and record keeping are managed and administered properly in a legal and professional manner. Train and provide advisory services to local unit leaders and clerks on finance and membership record-keeping policies and principles Under the direction of the area local unit manager, develop internal controls to safeguard sacred funds and identify opportunities to improve financial and record-keeping processes. Report to the area Local Unit Manager. Ensure that local unit record-keeping reports and finance transactions are accurate, submitted to Church headquarters on time, and follow Church policies. Identify and analyze local unit trends and provide reports to the Area Presidency, DTA, and other departments, that are useful in decision making. May provide support for regional local unit offices

Required:

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline
8+ years of relevant post-degree work experience, including making presentations to senior-level executives.
- The ideal candidate has worked for a strategy consulting firm or an internal strategy group
- Candidate must have excellent data analysis skills using analytical software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power Bl) and expertise presenting high-level proposals using PowerPoint.
- A knowledge of Church organization and how to effectively work with different departments and divisions both in the area and at Church headquarters.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use a personal computer operating in a network environment with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and automated accounting and reporting software.
- Excellent computer application troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrate an ability to accomplish multiple projects and deliver high quality work with little direction.
- Thorough knowledge of the Church Handbook
- Extensive knowledge of local unit record-keeping policies, processes, and tools
- Excellent analytical, planning, and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and motivate others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including fluency in English.