HudsonAlpha - Research Finance & Planning Analyst

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead support for the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes across departments and research labs.
• Partner directly with department leaders and scientists to provide budget guidance, labor planning, and strategic financial decision support.
• Design and maintain financial dashboards and reports in Vena to drive visibility and performance tracking.
• Own administration and continuous improvement of Vena templates, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Leverage Deltek Costpoint to deliver accurate project-level financial analysis and reporting.
• Support grant financial management, cost-reimbursable reporting, and indirect cost allocations for federal and restricted funding.
• Create labor plans, headcount models, and personnel cost forecasts that align resources with scientific priorities.
• Build ad hoc analyses and presentations for leadership and board members.
• Contribute to monthly financial close processes and drive process improvement/automation initiatives.
• Collaborate across finance, accounting, and operational teams to ensure high-quality, timely financial information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Master's degree preferred. 2–5 years of financial and planning analysis experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Based in Huntsville, AL, or willing to relocate.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Vena and/or Deltek Costpoint.
• Power BI experience.
• Prior experience in a non-profit or federally/grant-funded organization.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• Use interpersonal skills to foster a stimulating, collaborative environment.

Disclaimer

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to their own health and safety or to the health and safety of other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws).

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.