Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

This position will provide critical financial analysis and strategic planning support. Essential tasks include but are not limited to: maintaining a multi-year financial planning model, analyze financial trends and evaluate the impact of expanded services including new research, services and other initiatives conducting complex cost/financial modeling analysis.

Will be called upon as a leader within the Financial Services team, partners with other organizational departments, and may oversee the work assignments of other professionals.

The salary range is $113,718 - $190,388. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The candidate hired into this position will be able to work remotely and travel as needed to JAX locations. If the hired candidate lives near a JAX location and would like to work onsite, office space is available.

Key Responsibilities (What you contribute):

• Strategic planning and financial analysis - serve as key member and leader, providing expertise in financial modeling, program planning, and resource allocation for the organization.
• Prepare and understand financial forecasts. Drives financial performance in all areas by having data driven decision making and monitoring tools.
• Works directly with departments to ensure compliance with operating metrics and problem solves variances. Is a key partner to help drive further cost savings in areas.
• Modeling and analysis- design, maintain and improve long term financial planning models, including scenario planning, and meaningful dashboards with variance analyses for senior management and the board.
• Evaluate new business and strategic initiatives/alliances impact on the Laboratory’s capital and operating budgets. Make presentations to support initiatives and integrate operating metrics into long term plans.
• Planning-Manages the budget and forecast preparation and creation. Works with Sr. Leadership, Sr. Directors, Program Directors, Financial Managers, Department Managers or designated budget personnel to assist in coordination of the operating/capital budgets, forecasts and longer term financial strategic planning process.
• Develops financial reporting and presentations for Board and Executive level audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is required. A Master's is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, or reporting within a research or academic setting, preferably overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Profound expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budget development, with a track record of strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, generate insights, and drive decision-making processes.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team, demonstrating strong leadership skills to motivate, mentor, and guide staff effectively.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders, offering strategic insights and influencing decision-making.
• Experience aligning financial strategies with organizational goals and effectively communicating recommendations to executive leadership.
• In-depth understanding of research finance, compliance regulations, and industry best practices, particularly in relation to federal funding and grants management.
• Experience in ensuring compliance with state, federal, and institutional policies in a research-intensive environment.
• Proficiency in utilizing financial systems (e.g., Lawson, Workday) and research-related tools (e.g., InfoEd) for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in leading system enhancements and implementations while collaborating with IT teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Experience in crafting comprehensive reports, trend analyses, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience in developing and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness within financial and reporting systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in conflict-of-interest regulations, compliance systems, and federal funding requirements, ensuring adherence across all financial processes and systems

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.