Planning Analyst

Researches and provides financial and business related analyses to assess the feasibility and impact of various projects and initiatives. Analyzes trends, costs and other data related to facilities, inventory, and budgets. Resolves customer questions and system issues. Maintains key data in management system database to extract data for various customers.

• For assigned projects, completes detailed analysis and research, identifies options, prepares reports, and recommends action or change.


• Communicates with headquarters and field personnel concerning daily customer issues and reporting.


• Assists in the administration of annual plans for other Church departments.


• Conducts analysis and research in such areas as financial, expenses, performance, depreciation, systems, and capacity. Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends, general business conditions, and other business related areas.


• Performs tasks assigned by senior managers.


• Facilitates improvements in business systems that will enable better customer service.


• Creates reports & presentations, analyzes data, attends meetings, etc. Creates queries and provides data to customers in an understandable format.


• Resolves system questions and issues for users in various divisions and departments (Planning, Project Management, Real Estate, Finance, Regional Facilities Managers, DTAs, etc.). Updates key information in database. Reconciles financial data between multiple sources.

• Bachelors degree in related field


• Four years applicable experience, or any combination of related education and experience  


• Proficiency with Access, Power Point, Excel and Word is required.  


• Capable of performing detailed, technical data analysis along with the use of business processes is essential.  


• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally.  


• Must be able to keep confidences and deal with sensitive data and documents appropriately.