Research Finance Specialist I

Mass General Brigham; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a financial analyst to support research programs by collaborating with researchers, grant managers and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting and compliance with funding requirements.

You will develop project budgets, track expenditures, forecast needs, prepare reports for grants and agencies, and use financial management systems to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of Financial Analysis experience preferred
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and budget management
• Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to stakeholders
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis for research projects, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and forecasting
• Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and institutional policies
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies
• Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines
• Assist in financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives
• Utilize financial management systems and software for data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Collaborate with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial matters

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Grant management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing financial support and analysis to research projects and initiatives by collaborating with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding regulations to support the successful execution of research programs.

Essential Functions

• Conduct financial analysis for research projects, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines.
• Assist in financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives.
• Utilize financial management systems and software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial matters.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of Financial Analysis experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and budget management.
• Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time remote role with one onsite meeting per year
• Monday through Friday, eastern business hours required
• Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. This will be confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees

Remote Type

Remote

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual

Grade

5

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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