Draper
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.
Job Description Summary: The Financial Analyst performs financial planning, budgeting and analysis to serve as a finance business partner to several internal departments. The departments supported predominantly include indirect spending and have a moderate level of complexity. This position requires frequent collaboration with internal partners, 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 organizations 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, assisting in the prioritizing and presenting results to FP&A management. Once approved, track actual spending and update forecasts for future expenditures as needed. Develop and maintain recurring financial reporting for senior leadership. Perform data integrity and validation during month-end close, including transactional research from financial system and source documents. Support other ad hoc analyses and projects as required. Identify, gather & analyze data from disparate sources, develop hypotheses & conclusions, and present analytical results to FP&A management. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with analysis and modeling in conjunction with financial tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Abilities to work efficiently and independently as well as within a team environment. High level of accuracy, productivity and flexibility to multitask various projects within a deadline driven environment. Education: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field required. Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Experience: 3-5 years professional experience in financial planning, budgeting and analysis required. Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 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 hr@draper.com.
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Duties/Responsibilities Dedicated finance business partner to internal departments to develop budgets, forecasts, variance analysis and expense monitoring. Provide actionable recommendations that support the organizations 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, assisting in the prioritizing and presenting results to FP&A management. Once approved, track actual spending and update forecasts for future expenditures as needed. Develop and maintain recurring financial reporting for senior leadership. Perform data integrity and validation during month-end close, including transactional research from financial system and source documents. Support other ad hoc analyses and projects as required. Identify, gather & analyze data from disparate sources, develop hypotheses & conclusions, and present analytical results to FP&A management. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with analysis and modeling in conjunction with financial tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Abilities to work efficiently and independently as well as within a team environment. High level of accuracy, productivity and flexibility to multitask various projects within a deadline driven environment. Education: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field required. Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Experience: 3-5 years professional experience in financial planning, budgeting and analysis required. Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 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 hr@draper.com.
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