Lab Operations finance analyst (B2)

Job Description

This finance role reports to the SPG Lab Finance Manager. It collaborates with various cross-functional organizations globally and requires the ability to provide accurate data which will lead to solutions to complex technical and business problems.

Major Responsibilities

This is a dynamic role that will support the Arizona Research Center Lab at Arizona State University. The candidate will drive financial analytics, execution of site gross spend & university engagement commitments with lab operations and internal BU customers. The position requires an individual who is eager to work cross functionally to provide valued operation, financial planning, and decision support:

• Develop a business partnership with the operations team and help drive accountability and attainment of key performance metrics for total lab spending and utilization
• Assist the lab manager in development of Annual Operating Plan and quarterly forecasts
• Own and communicate cost allocation model of lab cost to internal BU customers
• Communicate allocation charges to internal customer for lab bay occupancy
• Assist with analysis on capital projects for site operations
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate site financial performance versus budgets and forecasts
• Guide monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis to finance service providers (ACE)

• Ability to function as an effective and respected partner to internal clients

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to handle data effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic accounting knowledge, P&L reporting and analysis
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of data Strong understanding of accounting/financial principles and regulations/legal requirements

• Require quarterly travel to lab site in Phoenix Arizona.

• 1-4 years of corporate finance experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business/accounting/finance or related field