Financial Analyst (Hybrid Eligible)

Requisition Id 16842 

Overview:

We are seeking a financial analyst who will focus on budget preparation, cost analysis and control, financial reporting, and other special assignments, requiring knowledge of systems and methods commonly used in the financial community. This position resides in the Business Operations Division and will support multiple technical directorates at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for account management, funds control, budget planning, budget allocations, cost analysis, cost transfers, special requests, and interaction with project staff to resolve problems.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and final preparation of project/program budgets and evaluation of changing funding levels.
• Performs cost analysis on interdivisional projects of major significance.
• Provides professional guidance to management regarding budgeting and accounting policies, methods, and techniques.
• Prepares and ensures compliance with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements and year-end close-out requirements.
• Prepares and delivers financial presentations to Division Directors, Section Heads, and/or Group Leaders within assigned technical directorate and to Business Services leadership.
• Prepare models, analytical studies, and reporting for laboratory costs and indirect rates.
• Identify and remain compliant with financial laws and regulations.
• Respond to and follow up to ad hoc requests from project staff for financial information.
• Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Maintains strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
• Delivers ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promotes equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, or a business-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collateral degree or background in information management or business analytics.
• Knowledge of UT-Battelle and DOE accounting systems.
• Experience with SQL Server and Visual Basic for Applications.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with power query and power BI.
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously with changing priorities.
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, allocate workloads and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Proficiency in applying accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interface with scientific and technical staff utilizing excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability

Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence. We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.