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Argonne National Laboratory Sr. Financial Analyst in Lemont, Illinois
Argonne National Laboratory seeks applications from talented and highly-motivated individuals to join a team of specialists focused on providing financial analysis, planning, and forecasting support for organizations across the Laboratory.
In this role you will provide financial analysis and coordinate activities across both direct and indirect organization as needed. You will also:
Analyze and interpret data leading to comparative analyses, studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
Develop recommended plans of actions and decisions based on this analysis.
Develop suggested financial models for the evaluation of various business constructs.
Present oral and written reports and presentations on financial and operational trends utilizing system/spreadsheets charts and graphs to illustrate financial results.
Determine cost of operations by analyzing standard costs and collecting operational data.
Collaborate with operations personnel to understand variances and trends.
Collaborate with research organization personnel on proposal development and funding.
Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
Increase productivity by recommending automated financial applications and coordinating information requirements.
Position Requirements
Ability to perform financial analysis and cost control functions; research and synthesize data; identify trends, draw conclusions, and develop solutions; present and implement recommendations, and create follow up analysis.
Ability to develop financial modeling and forecasting scenarios for short and long-range planning and analyses.
Ability to recognize implications; provide guidance on financial policies, procedures and requirements.
Ability to develop regular and ad-hoc reports of financial data; identify and resolve unique issues with substantial significance.
Ability to provide consulting advice to assigned areas and external sponsors and stakeholders on matters involving financial subject matter expertise.
Model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Proficient with financial modeling and Microsoft applications.
Experience with Workday Financials ERP.
The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PA3 or PA4) dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills brought to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience. The requirements of the various levels are as follows:
PA3 Level: Bachelor’s and 4+ years of experience or equivalent.
PA4 Level: Bachelor’s and 6+ years of experience or equivalent.
Job Family
Professional Administrative (PA)
Job Profile
Financial Analysis 3
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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