Budget And Financial Analyst

At UL, we know why we come to work.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Budget and Financial Analyst at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement.
This is a hybrid role open to candidates who can commute two days a week to the office in Evanston, IL.
The Budget Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the strategic financial and budget planning processes and to help ensure alignment with the organization's financial strategy. This role provides budget recommendations on operational efficiencies and improvements to support strategic utilization of resources, guide organizational decision making, and help provide analytical acumen.
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At UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement (UL), we wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure, and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!
What you'll learn & achieve:
As the Budget and Financial Analyst you will play a key role in the rapid growth of ULas you:

• Develop, analyze, and monitor financial budgets to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather financial data and provide insights for budgetary planning.
• Evaluate budget variances and provide recommendations for cost-saving measures.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and projections to guide decision-making processes.
• Conduct regular financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What makes you a great fit:
While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting, and budgeting processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Clearly convey financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Thoroughness in budget preparation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Identify challenges and propose effective solutions to achieve financial goals.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Utilize financial software, Excel, and other tools to manage and analyze data effectively.
• Superior quantitative and analytical capabilities with Advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint skills, and other office suite products.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with large business projects, data sets and system initiatives.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with Adaptive and Workday is preferred.

What you'll experience working at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 128 years and is deeply ingrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers' create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagementare eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.

Learn More:
About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement:
UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification, and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world. To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.