Financial Business Analyst at Argonne in Lemont, IL

Financial Business Analyst Location: Lemont, IL USA Job Description Responsible for supporting the Physical Science and Engineering (PSE) Directorate and divisions within the Directorate; use principles and theories of accounting and finance including business systems and budgeting; responsible for using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); effectively execute significant and complex mission support activities including innovation, interaction with management, coordination across organizational lines and leadership of a broad area comprised of multiple mission support areas; interpret policies and practices and meet goals with limited direction; perform broad financial and operational analytics to evaluate financial health and performance while supporting the implementation of controls within the business; assist in the development, forecasting, and analysis of Directorate and division budgets, expenditures, and space utilization; identify and clarify corrections, and make budget recommendations; present actionable insights to leadership that are used to drive business decision making and make measurable improvements; utilize budgeting, financial analysis, financial management, financial planning, accounting transactions, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, database management, Tableau, Excel Solver Add-In, and Excel Scenario Manager to perform duties; 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 current program needs and deliver reporting products to improve decision making capabilities; responsible for large sets of operational data for a broad research organization; create, analyze, and prepare monthly status of funds and other ad hoc reporting; support the creation of cost estimates for funding; provide resource costs, funding requirements and submission; serve as a point-of-contact for the interpretation and investigation of financial results in assigned area; and serve as backup to designated Divisional Finance Business Partners as assigned. Location: Lemont, IL and various unanticipated locations throughout the US; Salary: The expected hiring range for this position is $ 77,651 - $101,250 per year (standard benefits apply); Education and Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree); Experience: Two (2) years in the position above, as a Business Analyst Assistant, as a Finance Assistant, or in a related occupation; Will accept a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or in a related field of study in lieu of the primary education and experience requirements (will accept equivalent foreign degree); Other Requirements: Academic and/or work experience must include any use of all the following: budgeting, financial analysis, financial management, financial planning, accounting transactions, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, database management, Tableau, Excel Solver Add-In, and Excel Scenario Manager. Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience. Job Family Professional Administrative (PA) Job Profile Budget/Resource Administration 2 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time Pay Frequency Annual The expected hiring range for this position is $ 77,651 - $101,250. As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. 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