AF27P3 Finance Analyst

ACS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAS, the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, seeks a Finance Analyst in Columbus, Ohio.

You will support Divisional FP&A through financial planning, reporting, and analysis, contributing to month‑end close, budgeting, and long‑range planning, while delivering data‑driven insights to CAS leadership.

The role emphasizes ownership, high‑quality execution, and collaboration across teams to inform strategic decisions for CAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar business‑related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of direct financial planning and analysis or related experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex functions, financial modeling, and dashboard/report building.
• Experience with financial systems tools such as PeopleSoft and Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience using AI tools and Power Automate for data analysis and workflow automation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts to ensure accurate financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis to identify key drivers and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, decision‑ready insights for Divisional and Finance leadership.
• Support ad hoc financial and strategic analysis requests from Finance and CAS leadership.
• Build financial models, dashboards, and reports using advanced Excel, AI tools, and Power Automate flows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday Adaptive Planning

Power Automate

Job description

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess, and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, and endlessly curious, and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Finance Analyst. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary

This position supports Divisional FP&A through financial planning, reporting, and analysis that help inform business decisions. This position is responsible for executing and supporting key components of the month‑end close, monthly forecast, annual budget, long‑range planning, and capital and strategic investment planning processes, while contributing to process improvements and data‑driven insights.

This role emphasizes strong ownership and accountability to key Divisional FP&A deliverables, with a focus on high‑quality execution, attention to detail, and delivering data‑driven and actionable insights that support business decisions across the Division.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts to ensure accurate financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis to identify key drivers and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, decision‑ready insights for Divisional and Finance leadership.
• Support ad hoc financial and strategic analysis requests from Finance and CAS leadership.
• Build financial models, dashboards, and reports using advanced Excel, AI tools, and Power Automate flows.

Investment Planning

• Monitor and analyze capital and strategic investments to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in the annual budget process and develop and maintain annual and long‑range investment and strategic plans that align with CAS strategy and goals.

Month‑End Close & GL Support

• Participate in the month‑end closing process, reviewing deal sheets, purchase orders, accruals, and expenses for accurate GL account coding and reconciling and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Guide the business in adherence to financial policies, procedures, controls, and sound business practices.

Critical Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar business‑related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of direct financial planning and analysis or related experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex functions, financial modeling, and dashboard and report building.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience in developing and managing investment plans.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems tools such as PeopleSoft and Workday Adaptive Planning.
• Experience using AI tools and Power Automate for data analysis and workflow automation a plus.

Core Competencies

• Ownership and accountability for key deliverables.
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive focus on accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency, including strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with stakeholders across teams and levels while building productive partnerships.
• Adaptability in a changing environment.
• Strong core values of integrity, respect, high ethical standards, and teamwork.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran.

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