Financial Analyst III - 70584-1

Request ID: 70584-1
Start/End Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/14/2027
Tax Work Location: US - DC - Washington, D.C. (148100)
Job Title: Finance, Risk & Compliance - Financial Analyst III
Job Description: Hybrid: Washington DC


Must-Have Skills
1.Forecasting and budget auditing (high spend), using their judgement to make sure teams stay within compliance
2.Proven experience independently managing budgets, negotiating with vendors and handling stakeholder communications
3.Manage several cross-functional review processes end-to-end, including intaking proposals, updating trackers, soliciting and organizing feedback, and obtaining and documenting the appropriate approvals.


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented contingent worker to support the External Affairs team''s budget and operational processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the team''s budget, onboarding vendors, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Meta''s financial policies.

Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and manage the External Affairs team budget - including day-to-day operations of the budget process - ensuring accuracy and compliance with Meta''s financial policies.
Forecast quarterly budgets with the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial planning.
Onboard vendors, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with Meta''s procurement processes.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the team on budget, onboarding, and ad credit processes, providing guidance and support to team members as needed, and ensuring effective utilization of resources.
Meet monthly with External Affairs leads, and collaborate with Policy admins, to ensure visibility and transparency of team budgets, and to provide budget updates and ensure alignment.
Provide the team with End-of-Year (EOY) deadlines and shepherd the process to ensure compliance.
Manage several cross-functional review processes end-to-end, including intaking proposals, updating trackers, soliciting and organizing feedback, and obtaining and documenting the appropriate approvals.
Communicate externally with outside counsel, and collaborate internally with legal and compliance teams, to ensure organizations and vendors meet Meta policies.

Requirements:
5+ years of experience in budget or program management, or a related field.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Proficiency in productivity and financial management tools.
Experience working cross-functionally across different teams (eg, finance, legal, compliance).