Professional I/II Financial Analyst
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
Work within a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organization closely collaborating with other CFO analysts and managers. Assist with daily administration, planning and tracking of financial functions. Duties may include collecting and evaluating data, conducting basic analysis, and preparing standard reports and presentations related to a specific area or function. May also help solve financial planning, programming, budgeting, and execution tasks, as well as improve institutional processes.
Job responsibilities may include the following:
- Financial reporting at project / center / directorate / program level.
- Gathering and processing large data sets.
- Variance analysis of financial results.
- Assisting staff with financial planning / budgeting.
- Supporting NREL staff with financial queries and questions.
- Monthly processing and submission of cost transfers.
The successful candidate will be a continuous learner who thinks critically, takes initiative and has a commitment to quality and detail. We are looking for someone who can join our organization, grow with it and that is eager to progress in their career.
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Basic Qualifications
Professional Level I:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience with a focus in finance, accounting, business, economics, mathematics or similar field.
Professional Level II:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience with a focus in finance, accounting, business, economics, mathematics or similar field. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience with a focus in finance, accounting, business, economics, mathematics or similar field.
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Additional Required Qualifications
Professional Level I:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize and interpret data from various software systems.
- General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
- Limited application of industry concepts and principles.
- Basic knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
- Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication.
- Ability to use various computer software programs.
Professional Level II:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize and interpret data from various software systems.
- General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
- Frequent application of industry concepts and principles.
- General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
- Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication.
- Ability to use various computer software programs.