Remote Research Finance Specialist I

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting support for research projects. You will collaborate with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing project budgets, preparing reports for funding agencies, and leveraging financial systems to analyze data and identify trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of financial analysis experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting, and grant management.
• Familiar with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis for research projects, including budget development and forecasting.
• Develop budgets with researchers and grant managers, aligning with funding requirements and policies.
• Prepare financial reports for projects, grants, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations and institutional policies.
• Assist in financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives.
• Use financial management systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to coordinate financial matters.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Grant management

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting support for research projects. You will collaborate with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include developing project budgets, preparing reports for funding agencies, and leveraging financial systems to analyze data and identify trends.