Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst works as part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team on assigned portions of the budget and planning process, with the goal of helping to create budgets and financial plans that are accurate and take advantage of opportunities to strengthen Met finances.

• Develop estimates of costs and revenues in assigned areas of the Met’s operations;
• Understand and synthesize complex information, and array it in clear formats that bring out important points;
• Create reports and briefings for senior management and appropriate board committees that provide accurate, interpretive budget analysis;
• Participate in creation of budget and long term financial plans;
• Organize budget and financial materials;
• Develop appropriate proficiency with relevant systems and formats, including budget files, the general ledger, etc.;
• Monitor actual performance against budget and understand and explain differences;
• Track assignments and ensure follow-up;
• Create productive and collegial relationships with Met colleagues that lead to better management information and/or strengthened organizational finances;
• Juggle multiple tasks, be consistently productive, and show good attention to detail;
• Assist Deputy General Manager/CFO on assignments;
• Other assignments as required. 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher;
• Prior financial planning and analysis experience a plus;

• Very strong Excel skills and quantitative sense;
• Ability to understand big picture
• Ability to work quickly and adapt readily to changes in priorities;
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal business hours as needed during peak times to meet responsibilities;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work on assignments both individually and as part of the budget team and coordinate with rest of team;
• Excellent listening, oral, and written skills;
• Good organizational/time management skills; and
• Ability to maintain a high level of tact and professionalism and to handle any confidential information sensitively.

The Metropolitan Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.