Research Finance Specialist I
At a glance
Mid-level FP&A role at Massgeneralbrigham. Remote, United States · full-time · $53,040–$75,888 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and track research project budgets, analyze spending, and forecast financial needs
- Work with researchers and grant managers to shape budgets around grant rules and institutional policies
- Prepare financial updates for research projects, grants, and funding agencies
- Check financial activity against funder rules, internal policies, and research ethics requirements
- Use financial systems to enter data, analyze results, and prepare reports
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred
- One to two years of financial analysis experience is preferred
- You understand financial fundamentals, accounting, budgets, and research grant funding requirements
Who this fits
This full-time remote role suits someone who can explain financial information and coordinate with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams. You must work eastern business hours, attend one onsite meeting each year, and maintain a stable, secure, quiet, HIPAA-compliant workspace.
From the employer
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for providing financial support and analysis to research projects and initiatives by collaborating with researchers, grant managers, and finance teams to ensure accurate budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with funding regulations to support the successful execution of research programs.Essential Functions
-Conduct financial analysis for research projects, including budget development, expenditure tracking, and forecasting.
-Collaborate with researchers and grant managers to develop project budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and institutional policies.
-Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for research projects, grants, and funding agencies.
-Ensure compliance with funding agency regulations, institutional financial policies, and research ethics guidelines.
-Assist in financial planning and forecasting for research initiatives.
-Utilize financial management systems and software for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
-Collaborate with researchers, grant managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of financial matters.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Experience
- 1-2 years of Financial Analysis experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting practices, and budget management.
- Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management, and funding agency regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with researchers, administrators, and finance teams.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time remote role with one onsite meeting per year
- Monday through Friday, eastern business hours required
- Remote workdays require a stable, secure, quiet, and HIPAA-compliant workspace. This will be confirmed via Microsoft Teams video for all employees
Remote Type
Remote
Work Location
399 Revolution Drive
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$53,040.00 - $75,888.80/Annual
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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