Financial Analyst - LCLS

Position Overview

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory's Business Services Division (BSD) has an exciting opportunity for a financial analyst. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager for the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), you will have the opportunity to apply a variety of skills ranging from providing financial analysis related to the preparation of proposals and budgets, approving and monitoring expenses, analyzing and translating financial results into accurate forecast and business drivers, evaluating controls and compliance with government accounting requirements, and supporting improvement of OCFO processes.

You will also provide management decision support using People Soft, SQL, Workday Adaptive, and Excel-based tools.

• Perform complex finance and/or accounting functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, and systems. Complete work independently, and manage a key area within a finance operation, as needed.
• Construct and assemble data for budgeting, forecasting, and decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.
• Serve as a business decision resource partner on matters that require financial expertise.
• Collaborate with principal investigator(s) in the preparation and financial reporting of proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas; apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions.
• Conduct analysis and resolution, and recognize exceptions. Participate in developing solutions that may require policy changes or the development of new processes; maintain broader organizational perspective in decision making.
• Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes.
• Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives; cooperate and adapt to changes and processes.
• Contribute and communicate to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans, web content, and provide support for course delivery and materials update, as needed.
• Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Perform system testing and analyze results.
• Provide consulting advice to client group(s); serve as a resource on matters that require specific technical, financial, or subject matter expertise; support negotiations with external partners.
• May train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.

• Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to prioritize competing deliverables.
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems; internet and computer literacy.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences and client groups.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute to or lead part of a multi-functional team.
• It is highly desired that the successful candidate will be a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity, managing large data sets, and working in a matrix organization.

• Effective Decisions:
  Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development:
  Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability:
  Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative:
  Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and…