Senior Financial Analyst

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and self-driven Senior Financial Analyst to partner closely with our Product and Technology organization. In this role, strong business partnership, analytical thinking, and a drive for continuous improvement will help you deliver accurate insights and scalable processes that support smarter decisions. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you’ll play a key role in forecasting, cost management, and strategy development while helping expand what’s possible for purpose-driven organizations through better financial visibility and operational efficiency. What you’ll do • Serve as a trusted finance partner to Product and Technology leaders, guiding budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning decisions • Lead forecasting and planning cycles, including 24-month forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities • Deliver timely and insightful monthly reporting, including variance analysis across budget, forecast, and actuals • Own cost analysis and support vendor and investment reviews to improve efficiency and inform decision-making • Improve reporting processes by driving automation and standardization across financial systems and tools • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline month-end close, headcount tracking, and purchasing processes • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory standards while maintaining data integrity and transparency • Develop executive-level presentations that clearly communicate financial performance, insights, and recommendations What you’ll bring • 4–7 years of experience in corporate financial analysis, ideally in a global or technology-focused environment • Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost management • Understanding of financial systems and reporting tools combined with experience in automation and process improvement • Advanced technical skills with tools such as Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization platforms (for example, Power BI or similar) • Proven ability to analyze complex data, synthesize insights, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders Stay up to date on everything Blackbaud, follow us on Linkedin, X, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world. Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, foundations, corporations, education institutions, healthcare institutions and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through software, services, expertise, and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing, and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.