Position: Financial Analyst
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting to: Director of Finance and Administration
About Us
World Bicycle Relief (WBR) mobilizes people through the Power of Bicycles. We envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to education, health services, and economic opportunity. Our robust Buffalo Bicycles are a cost-effective and reliable means of overcoming barriers posed by long distances and systemic mobility challenges in developing countries. We are a mission-driven, global not-for-profit that manages a highly refined bicycle supply chain from design through final distribution.
(WBR) uses an innovative business model to create sustainable bicycle ecosystems. Through WBR’s 501(c)3, we provide transport solutions to those who cannot afford them, and through Buffalo Bicycle Limited, we sell the rugged Buffalo Bicycle and spare parts. Buffalo Bicycle Limited also offers users repair and maintenance services via a retail network of shops and local mechanics. WBR has distributed over 600,000 fit-for-purpose bicycles and trained 2,500+ community-based mechanics. Girls with Buffalo Bicycles are 19% less likely to drop out of school; dairy farmers earn 23% more income, and health workers reach 88% more patients.
About the Position
The Financial Analyst will join a passionate group of change-makers and be a member of WBR’s Global Finance team. This role will support our fundraising team by providing detailed insight and analysis of WBR’s program spend against funding and ROI against fundraising efforts. This role will support our program and M&E teams by assisting all aspects of budgeting and analysis of actual spend.
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WBR is a registered not-for profit in the USA (501c3), Canada, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Australia. We have supported programs in 20 developing countries, and have country offices, staff, and assembly facilities in Colombia, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. WBR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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