Financial Planning and Grants Analyst

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) is seeking to appoint a full-time highly competent and organized professional for the position of Financial Planning and Grants Analyst in our New York City office.

The successful candidate will lead MDIF's financial planning and reporting processes including creation of annual operating budgets, program grant budgets and periodic forecasts, variance reports, and analyses. This position will be responsible for creating plans and communicating financial results to varied audiences, including MDIF management, funders, and Board of Directors.

As a member of MDIF's finance team based in MDIF's New York City office, the position will report to the CFO and work collaboratively across MDIF's global organization.

Duties include :

• Work with program and regional staff to develop budgets and forecasts for all programs, grants, departments, and offices globally.
• Oversee the financial reporting of all departments, regions and grants (restricted or unrestricted) and ensure that reporting guidelines are met as stipulated per grant agreements.
• Communicate with departments and regional staff regarding a variety of financial matters, including but not limited to budgeting, allocations and reporting.
• Maintain restricted and unrestricted grant budget to actual report templates and report balances per grant, monthly or as requested.

Monitor and maintain all active grants and related coding (fund, activity, etc.).

ensure that accurate and appropriate percentages / allocations are maintained

Maintain Grants Receivable schedule and update unrestricted and temporarily restricted net asset schedules monthly.

Education : Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting / finance or related professional training in grant reporting.

Experience : At least three years of progressively responsible work experience, preferably in FP&A or grants administration; experience with accounting, financial planning and grants-management software and general ledger analysis.

Related Skills and Knowledge :

About Media Development Investment Fund :

MDIF is a not-for-profit impact investment fund specializing in the media sector, principally in news businesses in countries where the press is not free. We are an organization of 65 people working across the globe. Headquartered in New York with offices in Prague and Belgrade, we have regional representation in countries around the world including Colombia, India, Indonesia, Poland, and South Africa.

Since 1995 MDIF has invested $323m in 153 independent media businesses in 48 countries, typically where the independence of journalism cannot be guaranteed and access to information is under threat. Our financing helps independent media companies fulfill their commercial potential while safeguarding their editorial independence. We work with a range of businesses from early-stage ventures to established players seeking to expand audiences or diversify revenues. The companies we partner with often lack access to investment capital, and all companies in our portfolio are committed to the highest standards of independent, quality journalism.

Total Compensation includes :

Salary Range $80k - 95K (commensurate with experience)

Paid Time Off / Paid Sick Leave / Paid Personal Days

Up to 100% medical and dental benefits for employees and family members

Generous employee 401(k) contribution - no match required

To Apply :

Please send your Resume and Cover letter by January 9, 2026.

MDIF is an equal opportunity employer.