Financial Analyst

at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We’re seeking a Financial Analyst IV to be a key member of our Division’s management team, focusing on budgetary and accounting information for the Strategic Security Sciences (SSS) Division.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct complex financial analyses, cost control, and trend identification.

+ Prepare and manage monthly, routine, and ad hoc financial reports.

+ Respond to budgetary and accounting requests from DOE, Laboratory management, Directorate management, Division management, and programmatic staff.

+ Prepare financial data for reviews and presentations, cost estimates for funding proposals, and expenditure plans.

+ Provide consulting on complex financial issues, including proposal development.

+ Monitor spending, analyze variances, and resolve financial discrepancies.

+ Oversee funds control for purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, and material orders.

+ Develop knowledge of Familiarity with Strategic Partnership Projects and CRADAs.

Position Requirements

+ Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and accounting principles.

+ Ability to handle tight deadlines and quick turnarounds that can vary between a couple of hours and a month.

+ Proficiency in business applications and database management (Excel, Access).

+ Understanding of direct and indirect allocation, and full cost recovery procedures.

+ Ability to handle multiple competing priorities, expedited review and approval requests often needing to be completed within an hour.

+ Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.

+ Ability to work independently, establish effective working relationships, and communicate effectively.

+ Extreme attention to detail and ability to prioritize and adapt to changes.

+ Ability to cross-train and mentor team members.

+ Commitment to Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Respect, Safety, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.

Job Family

Professional Administrative (PA)

Job Profile

Budget/Resource Administration 4

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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