Principal Financial Analyst

Battelle • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Financial Analyst is a key member of the Business Unit Finance team, providing strategic financial support and guidance to business and project leadership. The role partners across the organization to support financial decision-making, project execution, new business opportunities, and business performance. Its primary areas include business partnership and advisory, business financial services, compliance and governance, and education and growth. The analyst works independently, applies advanced financial and project controls knowledge, and manages complex assignments in demanding, time-sensitive environments.

The role provides Project Controls and Estimating expertise across contract sizes and types; supports financial analysis, pricing, proposals, budgeting, forecasting, project execution, and project lifecycle management; and works with project and finance leaders to identify risks and maintain compliance with applicable government-contracting regulations, internal requirements, and contractual terms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage financial assignments and support project and business financial needs.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and project controls capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience supporting complex projects, proposals, pricing activities, or Government Contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent expertise in Project Controls and Estimating requirements across a variety of contract sizes and types.
• Partner with business and project leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and guidance for informed decisions.
• Support pricing strategy, financial modeling, and analysis to strengthen competitive positioning and profitability.
• Participate in proposal processes for large and strategic opportunities, including bid/no-bid decisions and cost and pricing strategy development.
• Identify process improvements, efficiency opportunities, and cost savings, and collaborate on implementing solutions.
• Serve as a financial resource to project and business leadership by identifying financial risks, opportunities, and potential impacts on performance.
• Provide Project Controls and Estimating expertise for new-business cost analysis and estimating, as well as financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare final proposal pricing in the format required by the client.
• Complete project setup activities and partner with Project Management to design and implement Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Support Project Management and Finance with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, execution, monitoring, and control.
• Analyze project financial performance and provide financial information to support project and business decisions.
• Apply knowledge of Battelle's overhead-rate structure, accounting practices, and financial systems to support effective financial management.
• Work with Project and Finance Management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate business and financial risks.
• Support compliance with applicable Government Contracting regulations, internal requirements, and contractual terms.
• Provide financial guidance that promotes accurate, consistent, and compliant project execution and financial management.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule, with most team members receiving every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work arrangement with 60% in-office and 40% remote work, subject to team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a 5% employer contribution for most employees and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior