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Sr. Financial Analyst

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Cambridge, MA, USA
95K-245K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Cambridge, MA, USA
95K-245K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Financial Analyst partners with internal departments on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, expense monitoring, capital planning, ROI analysis, and financial reporting. The role validates month-end data, researches transactions, develops analytical insights, presents recommendations to leadership, and guides less experienced analysts. It requires strong Excel and financial systems expertise, communication skills, and knowledge of applicable government regulations.
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Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ 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 www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial planning, budgeting and analysis to serve as a finance business partner to several internal departments. The departments supported include highly matrixed indirect spending and/or full P&L impact. This position requires frequent collaboration with internal partners, executive & 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 organization’s 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, analyzing ROI, prioritizing and presenting results to FP&A management. Once approved, track actual spending and update forecasts for future expenditures as needed.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve recurring financial reporting for senior and executive leadership.
• Perform data integrity and validation during month-end close, including transactional research from financial system and source documents.
• Guide less experienced analysts on completion of this recurring task.
• Identify, initiate and support other ad hoc analyses and projects as required.
• Gather & analyze data from disparate sources, develop hypotheses & conclusions, and present analytical results to both FP&A and operational management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
• Exceptional Excel skills for analysis and modeling in conjunction with financial tools (e.g., Adaptive, Tableau, PeopleSoft, Datawarehouse, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently within a team environment.
• High level of accuracy, productivity and flexibility to multitask various projects within a deadline driven environment.
• Knowledge of DOD and other applicable government regulations.
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, a related field required.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience:
• 7-10 years of previous financial planning, budgeting and analysis experience required.
• Experience as a finance business partner is 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

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00

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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 www.draper.com/careers.

Draper 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 [email protected].

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