Research Finance & Grants Specialist

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a finance professional to oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for research projects and grants, working with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure compliant budgeting.

Responsibilities include developing budgets and forecasts, preparing reports for funding agencies, and guiding junior staff, while ensuring adherence to funding regulations and institutional policies. Hybrid work at 600 Main Street with regular 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of financial analysis experience required.
• Experience with grant management and funding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for research projects, including budget development, cost projections, and financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets and grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding agency guidelines and institutional policies.
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines.
• Utilize financial management systems and software to maintain accurate project financial records, track expenditures, and analyze financial data.
• Identify potential financial risks associated with research projects and grants.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to finance staff and junior finance specialists.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Grant management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in related field

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a finance professional to oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for research projects and grants, working with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure compliant budgeting.

Responsibilities include developing budgets and forecasts, preparing reports for funding agencies, and guiding junior staff, while ensuring adherence to funding regulations and institutional policies. Hybrid work at 600 Main Street with regular 40-hour weeks.