Financial Manager

Job DescriptionThe Financial Services Department (F$D) is looking for a motivated individual to join the Planning and Analysis group. As a team, the Planning and Analysis group maintains, redefines, develops, and prepares meaningful financial reports, dashboards, and metrics for management reporting. The group identifies and implements financial planning and reporting processes, systems, and reporting tools, all the while coordinating with the Laboratory research and business communities and MIT campus on budgeting and forecasting issues. Reporting to, and working with, the Senior Financial Manager, Planning and Analysis, the Finance Manager, Planning and Analysis – Research will play a hands-on role in defining future budgeting, planning and forecasting (BPF) processes for sponsored projects across the enterprise. This position is responsible for gathering inputs, organizing process flows and driving consensus with a wide group of Laboratory stakeholders. This position will assist with the implementation and modernization of Laboratory-wide annual financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting processes, including DoD FFRDC PTS Ceiling. Duties and Responsibilities

Work with and drive consensus among technical Division and Group stakeholders to define budgeting, planning and forecasting (BPF) requirements for sponsored projects

Develop “to-be” BPF processes for both on and off contract sponsored projects

Participate as a Phase 1 Core Team Member in the BPF implementation of the OneStream enterprise toolset

Be a central participant on the Core Team for future phases of the OneStream implementation and assist with configuring in OneStream “to-be” BPF process for sponsored projects

Develop and maintain a center of excellence in the Financial Services Department for Planning and Analysis – Research

Identify and institutionalize metrics and key performance indicators for sponsored projects

Engage with the Business Transformation Office (BTO), the Program Management Office (PMO), Information Services Department (ISD) and other stakeholder organizations to coordinate projects relevant to the Planning and Analysis for research functions

Requirements

5 – 10 years of business & financial management of sponsored projects, preferably in a university or non-profit research environment

Skilled with financial planning, analysis, and reporting tools; successful and proven experience with same a plus

Experience in / exposure to developing financial metrics, dashboards, and reporting

Demonstrated analytical/problem solving skills and effective written and oral communication skills (including presentations)

Proficient in MS Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word & PowerPoint); Experience with SAP a plus

Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills

Ability to analyze, discuss and present financial results/reports

Able to work independently, problem solve and drive positive change within an organization

Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Bachelor’s degree is required (Business/Finance degree or demonstrated related experience necessary), MBA is preferred

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans MIT-funded pension Matching 401K Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.) Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs Mentorship programs A range of work-life balance options and much more! Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks.Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.Requisition ID: [[id]]