Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

The expected hiring range for this position is : $63,200.00-$83,200.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Fermilab's Finance Organization seeks a Financial Analyst to assist in financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the Laboratory's operational areas. This individual assists with budget development, cost monitoring, and financial reporting while learning laboratory financial systems, policies, and procedures. The position contributes to accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in support of mission objectives.

What your day-to-day as a Financial Analyst will look like :

• Assist in preparing budget submissions and updates by compiling financial data and documentation.
• Support development of budget projections and multi-year forecasts under guidance from senior analysts and Laboratory Directorate.
• Participate in reviews of Construction and Equipment Work-in-Process to determine capitalization or asset reclassification.
• Monitor monthly and quarterly costs; assist with variance analysis and flag discrepancies for review.
• Organize financial data into summary reports, tables, and charts for various spending categories such as labor, materials, and services.
• Review timecards and effort reporting weekly; ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies to prevent payroll impacts.
• Support enterprise system updates and implementations, including user testing, documentation, and report development.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abide by and perform all duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

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Why Fermilab :

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here : https : / / get-connected.fnal.gov / wp-content / uploads / 2021 / 09 / REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next :

We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals.