Financial Business Analyst 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory is hiring a Financial Business Analyst 1 to support financial operations through budgeting, reporting, and analysis. The role assists with day-to-day budgeting, prepares financial plans and reports, monitors financial policies, analyzes costs and variances, and develops forecasts.

Responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day budgeting activities and in preparing basic financial reports
• Responsible for gaining an understanding of financial policies, procedures and usage of business systems
• Formulates, distributes and maintains budgets for programs or organizational units using actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated funding, expense reports, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration
• Prepares financial plans, monitors implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, establishes cost plans and labor & non-labor forecasts, recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures, prepares comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget

Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of financial concepts, including financial planning and analysis, budget formulation and execution, business analysis, and general business operations
• Skill in analyzing financial data and providing financial guidance and alternatives/recommendations to customers
• Experience in applying problem solving techniques and communicating both orally and in writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets
• Ability to work in a complex organization with diverse operations, combined with a demonstrated record of effective teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and the ability to interact with a variety of constituents
• Self-driven, accountable for individual learning and understanding of financial policies, processes, concepts while obtaining frequent mentoring from group staff
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to independently establish priorities, manage projects, and execute complex business and financial assignments
• The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Candidates must also have at least two years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances
• General understanding of Federal Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and appropriations law
• Experience with Government Contractors which could include a National Laboratory or a National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy facility
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance