HudsonAlpha - Research Finance & Planning Analyst

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is seeking a talented Research Finance & Planning Analyst to join their mission-driven finance team. This role will support scientific discovery by transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that advance breakthrough biotech research. The analyst will play a critical part in managing federal grants, restricted funding, and diverse revenue streams. Direct experience with financial systems like Vena and Deltek Costpoint is important for success in this position, as the role works hands-on with these systems daily.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
2–5 years of financial and planning analysis experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Based in Huntsville, AL, or willing to relocate.
Strong analytical and written communication skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Hands-on experience with Vena and/or Deltek Costpoint.
Power BI experience.
Prior experience in a non-profit or federally/grant-funded organization.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead support for the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes across departments and research labs.
Partner directly with department leaders and scientists to provide budget guidance, labor planning, and strategic financial decision support.
Design and maintain financial dashboards and reports in Vena to drive visibility and performance tracking.
Own administration and continuous improvement of Vena templates, workflows, and reporting structures.
Leverage Deltek Costpoint to deliver accurate project-level financial analysis and reporting.
Support grant financial management, cost-reimbursable reporting, and indirect cost allocations for federal and restricted funding.
Build labor plans, headcount models, and personnel cost forecasts that align resources with scientific priorities.
Create ad hoc analyses and presentations for leadership and board members.
Contribute to monthly financial close processes and drive process improvement/automation initiatives.
Collaborate across finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure high-quality, timely financial information.