Business Finance Professional

Position: Business Finance Professional 4
** Overview*
* At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) provides crucial financial, procurement and sales, and project management services to PNNL, as required under our management and operations contract for operating the Lab on behalf of the Department of Energy. Our goal in offering these services is to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant business operations that enhance PNNL's scientific impact.

BSD presents exciting opportunities for financial professionals seeking career growth. We foster a dynamic environment where individuals can develop their skills, take on leadership roles, and contribute to high-impact projects. By working with multidisciplinary teams, professionals have the chance to broaden their expertise, engage in continuous learning, and advance their careers while contributing to the groundbreaking scientific work at PNNL.

** Responsibilities*
* Responsible for the oversight and implementation of all business processes utilized in the management and operations of assigned Directorate(s) including: financial forecasting, budgeting, business analysis, and financial performance. Performs trend analysis of financial indicators and communicates to senior management direction on financial risk areas, performance assessment, business implementation and strategy impacts. Provides validation of Directorate(s) goals associated with Sales, BV, FTEs and Net Income.

Responsible for the processes and procedures associated with the full funding cycle, proposal to project close-out. Establishes internal controls to reduce risk associated with business operations. Ensures compliance with accepted accounting methods, government regulations and internal policies and procedures. Provides business interface to clients and other Battelle managed laboratories.

The Business Services Directorate (BSD) delivers essential financial, contractual, and project management capabilities to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) that are required as part of our management and operations contract to operate PNNL on behalf of the Department of Energy (DOE).

Our BSD purpose in delivering these capabilities is to provide efficient, effective, and compliant business services in order to increase the scientific impact of PNNL.

This position requires onsite work a minimum of two days per week. When working remotely, PNNL employees are expected to maintain the same standards, requirements, and expectations of staff working onsite. When working remote, staff should be ready to go onsite on short notice to meet business needs.

Responsible for performing professional financial/accounting activities including the maintenance, control, analysis  and development of complex financial/accounting records, reports and systems. Provides business advice and services  to management and staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, policies and good business practices. Responsible for adherence to and communication of business policies and procedures, including training and interpretation for the various organizations supported.

+ Serves as a consultant to management on financial strategies to achieve organizational and lab level vision

+ Develops annual budgets and projections for key organization performance metrics including overhead budgets, FTEs, and pool recovery. Submits rate calculations and annual budgets for business and strategic planning to the cognizant Business Manager for approval.

+ Develops and analyzes financial forecasts and trends; evaluates financial status of direct and indirect budgets as well as overhead recoveries; issues summary reports; makes recommendations for corrective actions if necessary.

+ Conducts monthly reviews of overhead costs and recoveries and FTE performance; provides documentation for rate revisions and adjustments of budgets. Presents overall impacts and recommendation of potential options/alternatives for management approval.

+ Ensures financial transactions comply with accounting policies and practices by conducting financial reviews and approval of appropriate source documents.

+ Provides guidance/training for M &O staff on financial policies and procedures, appropriateness of costs, and proper charging guidelines; communicates changes in accounting procedures.

+ Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory and BSD management.

Demonstrates leadership by translating strategy into specific goals and objectives. Works on unusually complex problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and…