Financial Business Analyst

Overview

This role supports the Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Directorate and its divisions by applying principles of accounting and finance, including business systems and budgeting. The position requires adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) while executing complex mission support activities. Responsibilities include financial and operational analytics, budget development and forecasting, expenditure analysis, and space utilization assessment. The role involves collaboration across organizational lines and leadership in multiple mission support areas.

Responsibilities

• Interpret policies and practices to meet financial goals with limited supervision
• Perform broad financial and operational analytics to evaluate financial health and performance
• Support implementation of financial controls within the business
• Assist in development, forecasting, and analysis of budgets, expenditures, and space utilization for the Directorate and divisions
• Identify and clarify budget corrections and make recommendations
• Present actionable financial insights to leadership to inform business decisions
• Utilize tools such as budgeting software, financial analysis techniques, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, database management, Tableau, Excel Solver Add-In, and Excel Scenario Manager
• Engage directly with stakeholders to produce detailed recommendations supported by in-depth analytics and data
• Assist with financial and resource planning activities including funds allocation, financial control, procurements, and reporting
• Work with stakeholders to understand program needs and deliver reporting products to improve decision-making capabilities
• Manage large operational data sets for a broad research organization
• Create, analyze, and prepare monthly status of funds and other ad hoc reports
• Support creation of cost estimates for funding and provide resource costs and funding requirements
• Serve as a point-of-contact for interpretation and investigation of financial results in assigned areas
• Act as backup to designated Divisional Finance Business Partners as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (equivalent foreign degree accepted)
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in roles such as Business Analyst Assistant, Finance Assistant, or related positions
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, financial management, financial planning, accounting transactions
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, database management, Tableau, Excel Solver Add-In, and Excel Scenario Manager
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field may substitute for the education and experience requirements
• Suitable combinations of education, training, and/or experience will be considered

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $77,651 - $101,250

Location

• Primary location: Lemont, IL
• May require travel to various unanticipated locations throughout the United States

Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful background check including criminal conviction history assessment
• Position may require obtaining and maintaining government access authorization involving additional background checks
• Equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and fostering a safe, welcoming workplace