Program Finance Analyst

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), located in Princeton, N.J., is a leading national philanthropy dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime. To get there, we must work to dismantle structural racism and other barriers to health. Since 1972, we have focused on developing and promoting innovations in health and healthcare to improve the lives of millions.

Through funding, convening, advocacy, and evidence‑building, we work side‑by‑side with communities, practitioners, and institutions to achieve health equity faster and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

We take seriously our responsibilities, and we pledge to work in ways that reflect our Guiding Principles. These are rooted in equity and influence everything we do ity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration enable our staff’s wide range of experiences, passions, and perspectives to strengthen our ability to address our nation’s most pressing health issues and support a culture of belonging. Part of this work includes actively shaping an inclusive organization where all staff members thrive as we build and use our capabilities, to advance health equity.

RWJF offers a collaborative, collegial, and creative work environment. With a career at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, you will make a difference.

Reporting to the manager, Program Finance, the program finance analyst (PFA) manages the financial aspects of a portfolio of grants and contracts (i.e., awards) and strategic programs within one or more of the Foundation’s program areas. The PFA is responsible for advising program staff and grantees or contractors on the most optimal award structure to achieve desired goals, conducting assessments on the financial health of funded organizations, and reviewing and negotiating award budgets and ensuring their alignment with the scope of the award.

They are also tasked with preparing data analysis, managing activity against portfolio budget targets, and monitoring the financial performance of active awards and programs. This role calls for expertise in complex grantmaking and contracting policies and procedures, coupled with the capacity to apply this knowledge to varied and often ambiguous situations. Tasks require strong communication and critical thinking skills, and the ability to exercise good judgment in decision‑making.

As with staff at all levels of RWJF, the program finance analyst is expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to equity and the Foundation’s mission and Guiding Principles.

• Advises program directors and officers in assigned program areas on the appropriate financial structure for awards and programs.
• Confirms all finance-related information for calls/requests for proposals (CFPs/RFPs). Prepares and participates in applicant webinars, answering all budget questions. Fields questions from applicants and provides responses.
• Reviews award budgets and related proposals for assigned program areas to assess sufficiency and reasonableness of the funds requested and adherence with Foundation policy and makes recommendations to program staff and grantees. For contracts, ensures that contract terms and payment schedules align with the scope of work and addresses the interests of both parties.
• Negotiates contract rates and other financial terms.
• Performs a comprehensive financial health assessment of the award recipient organization, including an examination of financial statements, tax forms, audits, and other data to evaluate the recipient’s financial capacity to manage the award effectively.
• Performs financial monitoring of active awards, projects, and gatherings to ensure that funds are being utilized within Foundation guidelines. This includes the acknowledgement of financial reports and initiating amendments, transfers, and budget revisions.
• Manages award payment transactions and cash forecasts for individual awards and programs.

• Forecasts and maintains financial information…