Financial Analyst, Research Financial Planning | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Military Veterans

Pay Range $73,900.00-$114,400.00 Company Overview The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Please review important announcements about vaccination requirements and our upcoming EHR implementation by clicking here. Important Note for MSK Employees: Your Career Hub profile is submitted to the hiring team as your internal resume. Please be sure your profile is fully complete with your skills, relevant experience and education (if required). Click here to learn more. Please note, this link is only accessible for MSK employees. Job Description Financial Analyst Exciting Opportunity at MSK We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Research Financial Planning team. In this role, you will support financial management and reporting, including preparation and monitoring of budgets, analyzing, and reporting financial information, and financial decision support for initiatives, policies, and procedures. In addition, you will Identify, summarize, and report on financial trends. Role Overview: Assists with the development of some or all of the following: operating, capital, restricted fund, and projects budgets. Develops budget justifications for incremental or zero-based budget requests. Prepares monthly expense and variance reports, investigate, and explain unusual variances, recommending steps to resolve these variances and assist in implementing them. Evaluates, interprets, and analyzes data and/or business processes. Identifies problems, trends and issues requiring action or review. Applies knowledge of database queries, spreadsheet formulas, and statistical software to develop and prepare various reports. Independently coordinates small to medium sized projects as well as identifying needed resources while developing timelines. Collaborates with senior management on variances, financial planning, and forecasting. Key Qualifications: 4-7 years of financial/budget/accounting experience Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel Analytical skills required include the ability to analyze and draw conclusions from financial and statistical data. Requires the ability handle sophisticated work assignments and provide mentorship to less experienced staff. Experience with research funding in an academic medical center preferred. Core Skills: Ability to communicate with Management and make independent decisions. Good understanding of modern financial operations and practices. Strong verbal/written communication skills including participating in meetings and giving presentations. Additional Information: Location: Fully Remote Reporting to the Team Lead Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm Pay Range: $73,900 - $114,400. Helpful Links : MSK Compensation Philosophy Review Our Greats Benefits Offerings #LI-POST #ZIP #LI-REMOTE . Closing MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.