Sr. Financial Analyst

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance programs

Employee clubs (photography, yoga)

Discounts to local museums and events

Off-site social events

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with internal departments on budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

You will work with FP&A management during budget development, variance analysis, forecasting and operational reporting. You will develop and maintain recurring financial reporting, perform month-end validation and lead ad hoc analyses, guiding junior analysts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated Finance business partner to internal departments to develop budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and expense monitoring.
• Provide actionable recommendations that support the organization’s goals and enhance reporting and financial analysis with FP&A guidance.
• Solicit capital budget requests, analyze ROI, prioritize and present results to FP&A management; track spending and update forecasts.
• Develop, maintain and improve recurring financial reporting for senior and executive leadership.
• Perform data validation during month-end close and research transactions from the financial system.
• Guide less experienced analysts on recurring tasks.
• Identify and support ad hoc analyses and projects; gather and analyze data from disparate sources; present results to FP&A and operations management.

Skills

Excel

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adaptive

Tableau

PeopleSoft

Datawarehouse

Job description

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary: The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning, budgeting and analysis to serve as a finance business partner to several internal departments. The departments supported include highly matrixed indirect spending and/or full P&A impact. This position requires frequent collaboration with internal partners, executive & senior leadership team members, and FP&A management during budget development, variance analysis, forecasting and operational reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Dedicated Finance business partner to internal departments to develop budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and expense monitoring.
• Provide actionable recommendations that support the organization’s goals. Add insight to supported departments through enhanced reporting and financial analysis with guidance from FP&A management.
• Responsible for soliciting capital budget requests from supported departments, analyzing ROI, prioritizing and presenting results to FP&A management. Once approved, track actual spending and update forecasts for future expenditures as needed.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve recurring financial reporting for senior and executive leadership.
• Perform data integrity and validation during month-end close, including transactional research from financial system and source documents.
• Guide less experienced analysts on completion of this recurring task.
• Identify, initiate and support other ad hoc analyses and projects as required.
• Gather & analyze data from disparate sources, develop hypotheses & conclusions, and present analytical results to both FP&A and operational management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional Excel skills for analysis and modeling in conjunction with financial tools (e.g., Adaptive, Tableau, PeopleSoft, Datawarehouse, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently within a team environment.
• High level of accuracy, productivity and flexibility to multitask various projects within a deadline driven environment.
• Knowledge of DOD and other applicable government regulations.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, a related field required.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 7-10 years of previous financial planning, budgeting and analysis experience required.
• Experience as a finance business partner is required.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City: Cambridge

Job Location - State: Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $245,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].