Financial Analyst

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 95,250 - 148,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Financial Management and Procurement Services division, primarily aiding the Strategic Security Sciences division. The role handles budgeting, accounting data, and ad hoc requests from DOE and Lab management.

Responsibilities include producing monthly and ad hoc financial reports, cost estimates for funding proposals, and monitoring expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and basic accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Access.
• Experience managing and querying databases to run reports.
• Knowledge of program/divisional financial activities and allocation, full cost recovery budgeting and procedures.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to manage complex financial situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, routine, and ad hoc financial reports and analyses under tight time constraints.
• Prepare financial data for reviews, costing estimates for funding proposals, and plan expenditures for units.
• Perform complex financial analysis, identify trends, develop solutions, and present recommendations.
• Provide guidance on financial policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports of complex financial data and resolve issues.
• Offer consulting on financial matters including proposal development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Budgeting & analysis

Detail-oriented

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Database queries

Job description

Our Financial Management and Procurement Services division seeks a Financial Analyst to serve as a key member of the Division’s management team responsible for budgetary and accounting information. The analyst will primarily support the Strategic Security Sciences (SSS) Division and respond to a variety of ad hoc budgetary and accounting requests from DOE, Laboratory management, Directorate management, Division management, and programmatic staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or manage the preparation of monthly, routine, and ad hoc financial reports and analyses under tight time constraints.
• Prepare financial data for reviews and presentations, costing estimates for funding proposals, and plan and control expenditures for organization units.
• Perform complex financial analysis and cost‑control functions; research, synthesize data, identify trends, draw conclusions, develop solutions, present and implement recommendations, and conduct follow‑up analysis.
• Provide guidance on financial policies, procedures, and requirements while maintaining a broader organizational perspective.
• Develop regular and ad hoc reports of complex financial data; identify and resolve unique issues with substantial significance.
• Offer consulting advice to stakeholders on matters involving complex financial subject matter, including proposal development.
• Monitor spending, analyze variances, identify funding problems, and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Exercise funds control over purchases, subcontracts, service contracts, travel, service requests, material orders, effort charges, and related activities.
• Maintain an on‑site presence of at least 3 days per week in Lemont, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of budget management, financial analysis, and basic accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, including Excel and Access.
• Experience managing and querying databases to run reports.
• Knowledge of program/divisional financial activities and of direct and indirect allocation, full cost recovery budget and financial procedures.
• Knowledge of Strategic Partnership Projects, CRADAs, and proposal documentation and flow.
• Analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to organize and manage complex financial situations.
• Ability to work under limited direction to accomplish objectives and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong communication skills, extreme attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and adapt to change.
• Ability to cross‑train and mentor team members.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Respect, Safety, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $95,250.00 – $148,590.00 (general guideline; final offer based on qualifications and market factors).
• Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

EEO Statement

Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer and 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.

Additional Information

Interested candidates may contact us for reasonable accommodations or other application support at [e-mail] or 630‑252‑2336.