The Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Directorate of Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) is seeking an experienced Financial Business Analyst to support the Directorate and one or more Divisions within the Directorate.  This position requires a strong understanding of the principles and theory of accounting and finance including significant knowledge of business systems, budgeting and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  The primary responsibility of this role is to effectively execute significant and complex mission support activities.  This requires innovation, interaction with management, coordination across organizational lines and leadership of a broad area comprised of multiple mission support areas. This position also requires the ability to interpret policies and practices and meet goals with limited direction.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform broad financial and operational analytics to evaluate financial health and performance while supporting the implementation of controls within the business. Assists in the development, forecasting, and analysis of directorate and/or division budgets, expenditures, space utilization, etc.  Identifies and clarifies corrections, makes budget recommendations.  Present actionable insights to leadership which are used to drive business decision making and measurable improvements. Engage directly with stakeholders to produce detailed recommendations supported by in-depth analytics and data.   Assists with financial and resource planning activities including funds allocation, financial control, procurements, and reporting.  Works with stakeholders to understand current program needs and deliver reporting products to improve decision making capabilities. Manages large sets of operational data for a broad research organization. Creates, analyzes, and prepares monthly status of funds and other adhoc reporting.  Supports the creation of cost estimates for funding proposals, provides resource costs, funding requirements and submission. Serves as a point of contact for interpretation and investigation of financial results in assigned area.  Serves as backup to designated Divisional Finance Business Partners as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Working knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, financial modeling, and accounting principles

• Strong organizational skills, ingenuity, and creativity, and the ability to solve problems independently

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Access including data base management

• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders including Directorate and Division management, Laboratory Financial Department, etc.

• Learn Argonne business systems applications (Workday Financial, Dayforce, etc.) as well as policies and procedures for financial management, procurement, subcontracting, FWP/WFO proposal development and submission

• High level of customer service and a mission driven mindset

• Considerable skill in understanding detailed and complex processes and associated policies and government regulations    

• Strong analytical skills including the ability to synthesize data, draw conclusions, and reach satisfactory resolution of complex financial situations

• Extensive experience and skill working with data systems and technology

• Demonstrated experience integrating and mining large data sets to generate insights and inform business decisions

• Skill in setting work priorities, handling multiple assignments for multiple people, and time management

• Independently carry out delegated authority and work with minimum instruction

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex funding environment

• Provide effective written and verbal communications including the ability to communicate financial data and outcomes in a manner that meets the needs of the stakeholders

• Ability to handle multiple high-visibility financial requests with accuracy and timeliness

• Handle matters with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

PA2 Level: Bachelor’s and 2+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree or equivalent

PA3 Level: Bachelor’s and 4+ years, some occupations may require graduate degree and 2+ years or equivalent

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