Financial Analyst

Overview :

Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 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 .

Job Description Summary :

The Financial Analyst performs financial planning budgeting and analysis to serve as a finance business partner to several internal departments.

The departments supported predominantly include indirect spending and have a moderate level of complexity. This position requires frequent collaboration with internal partners senior leadership team members and FP&A management during budget development variance analysis forecasting and operational reporting.

Job Description :

Duties / Responsibilities

Dedicated Finance business partner to internal departments to develop budgets forecasts variance analysis and expense monitoring.

Provide actionable recommendations that support the organizations 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 assisting in the prioritizing and presenting results to FP&A management. Once approved track actual spending and update forecasts for future expenditures as needed.

Develop and maintain recurring financial reporting for senior leadership.

Perform data integrity and validation during month-end close including transactional research from financial system and source documents.

Support other ad hoc analyses and projects as required.

Identify gather & analyze data from disparate sources develop hypotheses & conclusions and present analytical results to FP&A management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities

Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with analysis and modeling in conjunction with financial tools (e.g. Adaptive Tableau PeopleSoft Datawarehouse etc.).

Excellent oral and written communication skills also required to interact with all levels of the organization.

Abilities to work efficiently and independently as well as within a team environment.

High level of accuracy productivity and flexibility to multitask various projects within a deadline driven environment.

Education :

Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field required. Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field preferred.

Experience :

3-5 years professional experience in financial planning budgeting and analysis required

Additional Job Description :

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

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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

$82300.00 - $205750.00

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 agreements 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.

Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. 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. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now 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 .

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 82300 - 205750