Financial & Business Operations Analyst

About Us

Paschal Solutions (Paschal) founded in 2000 is a Tennessee-based nuclear engineering company headquartered in Oak Ridge TN. Paschal has a strong industry reputation for providing some of the top engineering consultants and tackling some of the most technically challenging projects for our customers.

Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented and strategic thinker to join our team as a Financial & Business Operations Analyst. This role is responsible for interpreting financial data identifying trends and providing actionable insights that support decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills a solid understanding of financial principles and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Work Location:Oak Ridge TN (preferred); however Remote Work will be considered

Minimum Qualifications / Education / Experience: BA or BS in engineering business finance accounting or management discipline or related field and at least 5 years of experience. Education and/or relevant experience may be considered in placement of education and/or experience requirements. Must be a citizan of the United States.

Demonstrated Experience in the Following Areas Perferred:

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting forecasting and analysis.
• Develops and maintains project plans and Estimate at Completions (EACs)
• Works with program and project managers to develop program and project budgets

Business and Data Analysis

• Supports the updates to financial accounting system and process and supports monthly financial closes
• Adept at financial modeling and using and updating financial tools (e.g. Excel QuickBooks SAP Unanet)
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses ROI assessments and scenario modeling.
• Supports analysis such as program cash flow indirect rate variance and monthly program budget variance reports

Reporting & Performance Management

• Generates monthly program invoices internal financial reports expense reports
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data and reporting

Compliance & Project Support

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies.
• Provides key input and analysis in support of monthly and quarterly operating reviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand team needs and define role requirements
• Support human capital management including developing and executing sourcing strategies
• Build and nurture talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of DOE/NNSA programs is preferred
• Accounting fundamentals (e.g. GAAP financial statements)
• Data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel Power BI Tableau)
• Financial modeling and forecasting techniques
• Strong mathematical skills
• Presentation skills for sharing insights with leadership
• Understanding of government accounting practices
• Adept at problem solving and finding/fixing problems early
• Adaptability in fast-paced and changing environments
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to Paschal values and ability to represent Paschal in a highly effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and communicate across organizations.

Physical Requirements:None

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Company Benefits:

• Medical dental and vision coverage options
• Simplified Employee Pension plan (SEP-IRA)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Our Values:

TRUST serves as the foundation of our core values shaping who we are as a company and guiding our decisions. It represents our commitment to being a Trusted Partner embracing a Relentless Pursuit of Improvement remaining Unapologetic in Doing Whats Right striving to Set the Bar High-Really High and always putting the Team First. These principles define our culture ensuring we remain focused innovative and unwavering in our mission to deliver excellence. Together they set the standard for how we operate the relationships we build and the impact we create.

T - Team First Collaboration defines our culture. We support and challenge each other and always prioritize the teams success.

R Relentless Pursuit of Improvement We embrace a culture of continuous growth constantly seeking smarter more efficient ways to operate. We challenge ourselves to evolve innovate and push boundaries to achieve excellence.

U Unapologetic in Doing Whats Right Integrity is non-negotiable. We fearlessly uphold our values ensuring ethical and transparent decision-making in everything we do. We never take shortcuts or compromise on principles.

S Set the Bar High Really High Excellence isnt a goalits our standard. We embrace a culture where self-driven professionals challenge norms and redefine engineering excellence.

T Trusted Partner Our customers rely on us to deliver consistently. We craft tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and proactively seek opportunities to simplify operations.

**This company reserves the right to modify interpret or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise the employment relationship remains at-will. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. **

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.