Strategic FP&A Analyst for Scientific Programs

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) NOIRLab invites applications for a Program Financial Analyst. This role partners with program leaders to deliver comprehensive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting new funding opportunities with costed budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in FP&A or similar roles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial partner to program and service leadership and budget managers.
• Provide end-to-end financial planning, analysis, and decision-support services.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor financial health and risks.
• Lead annual operating plan processes and external NSF reporting.
• Produce in-year and multi-year forecasts and EACs.
• Support proposals with compliant, fully costed budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cognos BI

SQL

Access

Business Objects

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) NOIRLab invites applications for a Program Financial Analyst. This role partners with program leaders to deliver comprehensive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and improving financial processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting new funding opportunities with costed budgets.