Senior Financial Analyst â Budget, DIBI
Senior Financial Analyst â Budget, DIBI
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$ 86490 - 122163
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About the Opportunity
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY
The Defense Industrial Base Institute seeks a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst to support a new U.S. Department of Defense-funded project as well as its overall institute mission in the metro-Boston area nationally and internationally. This role requires a person with proven expertise in financial and grant management great collaboration and interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.
The position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration at the Defense Industrial Base Institute (DIBI) and focuses on short- and long-term financial planning and/or financial analysis of DIBIs operations for the purpose of measuring and forecasting the Institutes financial performance. The Senior Financial Analyst supports the core financial planning and reporting processes that are the basis for the Institutes decision making strategy and planning. The role will support all aspects of DIBIs financial planning to develop contribution break-even and ROI analyses. As such the Analyst is responsible for the management of a portfolio of DIBI expense budgets including operational grant and restricted accounts and will work closely with NU RES and the Provosts Office department to forecast expense budgets identify and resolve budget related issues maintain expense controls review monthly expenditures and projections with the Executive Director and Director for Finance and Administration and ensure appropriateness and accuracy of expenditures all in conformance with Institute/University policy and procedures. The position will work with the NU RES point of contact on submissions of transfers allocations etc. that may be needed under the research award as well as support of the rapid study team awards that the Institute will manage as part of its core activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Economics with an MBA or MPA preferred.
- Minimum of seven years of financial accounting and/or grant management experience preferably in higher education or non-profit environment.
- Advanced knowledge of financial concepts modeling and analyses.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to drive results
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment with agility curiosity and passion to create extraordinary value. Ability to exercise high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to handle confidential information and manage through sensitive situations in a calm thoughtful and professional manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Workday and Banner Finance preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and extreme attention to detail; accuracy of finished work is critical.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the University
- Ability to take initiative and follow through on tasks independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- (25%) Prepare budgets and financial reports by reviewing and modeling revenue sources and expenditures to ensure accuracy compliance with procedures and adherence to regulations. Develop and maintain KPIs to track the Institutes financial and operational performance working with the Director of Finance and Administration and Executive Director to confirm that spending aligns with plans transactions are accurate and properly approved and budgets remain with their allocated limits.
- (25%) Deliver highly accurate financial forecasts to compare anticipated and actual results and identify areas of improvement. Lead the preparation of monthly projections for expenses revenue and restricted accounts. Develop and maintain financial models to support the business cases for new and existing business initiatives. Support DIBIs Director of Finance and Executive Director to manage the Institutes budget including both discretionary and salary components. This involves creating clear and comprehensive plans and directions tailored for individuals without a financial background as well as addressing salary budgets and open salary lines.
- (25%) Oversee the Institutes third-party billing accounts to ensure accounts are accurate and payments are processed correctly. This includes monitoring invoices and tracking received payments.
- (10%) Assist as necessary in the purchasing and requisition process
- (15%) Assist as necessary with various ad hoc projects within the Institute. Such projects can include one-time analyses specialized initiatives financial support for research initiatives etc.
Requirement:
US Citizenship is a requirement per Federal funding agency
Additional Information:
This is a fixed term appointment with the possibility of renewal based off of continuing external funding
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111SExpected Hiring Range:
$86490.00 - $122163.75With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
