Financial Analyst

Requisition Id 12236 

Overview: 

We are seeking a Financial Analyst who will focus on budget preparation, cost analysis and control, and other special assignments, requiring extensive knowledge of systems and methods commonly used in the financial community.  This position resides in the Business Operations Division of the Business Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for account management, funds control, budget planning and allocations, cost analysis, cost transfers, special requests, and interaction with project staff to resolve problems
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and final preparation of project/program budgets and evaluation of changing funding levels
• Performs cost analysis on interdivisional projects of major significance
• Provides professional guidance to management regarding budgeting and accounting policies, methods, and techniques
• Prepares and ensures compliance with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and year-end close-out requirements
• Prepares and delivers financial presentations to Division Directors, Section Heads, and/or Group Leaders within assigned technical directorate and to Business Services leadership
• Prepare models, analytical studies, and reporting for laboratory costs and indirect rates
• Identify and remain compliant with financial laws and regulations
• Respond to and follow up to ad hoc requests from project staff for financial information
• Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements
• Maintains strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience in finance or accounting or a Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years experience in finance or accounting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collateral degree or background in information management or business analytics
• Knowledge of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems
• Experience with SQL Server and Visual Basic for Applications
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with power query, MS Power BI is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills
• Excellent attention to detail and well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, allocate workloads and meet conflicting deadlines
• Proficiency in applying accounting principles, policies, and procedures
• Ability to interface with scientific and technical staff utilizing excellent human relations skills
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel( including pivot tables and advanced formulas) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
• Ability to become familiar with the ORNL Accounting system and external databases to proficiently perform responsible tasks
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.  In order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.