Financial Analyst

Argonne National Laboratory-posted 8 days ago

$60,750 - $94,770/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Lemont, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

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Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from talented and highly-motivated individuals to join a team of finance professionals focused on providing budget proposals, financial analysis, planning, and forecasting support for organizations in the AET directorate. In this role you will provide support for proposal submissions, and budget preparations, financial analysis, and coordinate activities across both direct and indirect organization as needed. You will also: Prepare financial reports and interpret cost data to provide insights to research personnel and sponsors. Monitor project spending, analyze variances, address funding challenges, and resolve financial discrepancies. Oversee funds control for purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, material orders, effort charges, and other expenditures. Develop cost estimates and financial documentation for proposal submissions, and agreements under guidance. Support the development and maintenance of budget information, financial data, and provide financial assistance to division staff. Recommend actionable plans and decisions based on detailed financial analysis. Collaborate with stakeholders such as accounting, budget office, the Sponsored Research Office, procurement, HR, and others. Enhance efficiency by recommending and implementing automated financial tools and coordinating information needs.

Prepare financial reports and interpret cost data to provide insights to research personnel and sponsors.
Monitor project spending, analyze variances, address funding challenges, and resolve financial discrepancies.
Oversee funds control for purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, material orders, effort charges, and other expenditures.
Develop cost estimates and financial documentation for proposal submissions, and agreements under guidance.
Support the development and maintenance of budget information, financial data, and provide financial assistance to division staff.
Recommend actionable plans and decisions based on detailed financial analysis.
Collaborate with stakeholders such as accounting, budget office, the Sponsored Research Office, procurement, HR, and others.
Enhance efficiency by recommending and implementing automated financial tools and coordinating information needs.

PA2: Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, or a completed Master’s degree and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent.
To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
Knowledge in project costing, estimation principles, and related procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, track projects, and recognize and analyze anomalies with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in managing and querying databases using Excel to analyze and present financial data
Adaptability to new procedures and technologies, with a focus on process improvement.
Excellent interpersonal skills for building effective working relationships with staff at all levels, both within and outside the organization.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information effectively.
Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, and requirements, offering guidance as needed.
Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, modeling, and understanding financial processes to identify and implement improvements.
Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Prior experience with government funded projects.
Experience with government sponsored research/grant proposal reviews.
In-depth understanding of direct and indirect cost allocation, full cost recovery budgeting, and financial procedures.

comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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