Senior Financial Analyst

Overview

An independent scientific research institute is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Business Partner and FP&A team within the CFO Organization. This team supports the execution of the organization's mission by ensuring financial stability, driving operational excellence, and managing risk. The role involves delivering innovative financial solutions and providing seamless support to clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze monthly financials
• Deliver monthly reports and conduct routine and ad hoc financial analysis for management, ensuring high quality, timeliness, and accuracy
• Provide key business and strategic insights
• Manage or create financial models and decision-making tools
• Support the expansion, development, and standardization of FP&A reporting
• Assist with strategic planning activities such as budgeting and forecasting
• Participate in strategic business initiatives and support the development of Executive or Board materials
• Identify and implement improvements in data accuracy and timeliness using automation and AI
• Lead or participate in special projects to improve financial management and operational efficiencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant experience includes financial planning and analysis, financial modeling and decision support, management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FP&A experience
• Experience with Oracle financial systems
• Knowledge of government contracting

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide financial analyses and present them in a consumable format for senior management and non-financial staff, including strong storytelling and use of visuals and dashboards
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and deliver quality outputs
• Experience leveraging AI/ML tools to enhance financial planning, forecasting, and decision support
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and supervisors
• Ability to understand and convey financial information to non-financial staff
• Strong prioritization and self-management skills to meet project needs and deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle stress associated with frequent and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 to $111,000 (national averages; may vary by location with geographic differentials)
• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Comprehensive insurance plans including health, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Access to retirement savings programs such as a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance for adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and professional development
• Employee assistance program
• Additional offerings to support work-life balance

Location

This position is based in Research Triangle Park, NC, or may be a permanent telecommuter role within the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. Specific state laws regarding employment practices, such as those in California and Massachusetts, are observed.