Senior Research Financial Analyst

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💵 $77.1k - $104.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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💸 Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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Baystate Health

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1873

🧘 Wellness

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

Wellness • Education • Non-profit

Baystate Health is a regional integrated health system serving western Massachusetts, providing hospital-based and outpatient care including emergency services, primary and specialty care, surgery, oncology, cardiology, pediatrics, radiology, and maternal health. It operates multiple hospitals and clinics, runs community health and wellness programs, conducts clinical research and trials, and serves as the regional campus for UMass Chan Medical School with extensive medical education and residency programs. Baystate also offers patient-facing digital tools (MyBaystate), fundraising through a foundation, and community outreach and volunteer initiatives.

📋 Description

• Reporting to the Senior Director of Research Operations, you will oversee critical aspects of sponsored program financial management, including complex reporting, audit readiness, compliance oversight, and system optimization. • You will serve as a trusted partner to Finance, Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA), and research leadership—while also mentoring junior analysts and championing continuous improvement initiatives. • Lead the preparation and review of complex financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses for sponsored programs. • Oversee financial activity management for BMC and PVLSI, including coordination of year-end audit documentation. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations, proactively monitoring and applying updates to workflows. • Serve as a subject matter expert in Lawson Grants Management, maintaining system integrity, troubleshooting issues, and driving enhancements. • Manage invoicing, cash draws, and accounts receivable, ensuring timely billing and collection. • Prepare, review, and submit journal entries, budget adjustments, and financial corrections. • Partner with Accounting, SPA, and internal teams to ensure timely activity setup, maintenance, and closeout. • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy. • Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to Research Financial Analysts (I & II), fostering a culture of accountability and development. • Support and lead change management initiatives to improve financial operations and consistency.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field, required • 5-7 years of progressive experience in research finance, sponsored programs, or grants administration, required • Strong experience with Lawson financial systems and Grants Management modules • Experience supporting audit preparation and compliance reviews • Familiarity with federal and state grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and audit requirements. • Leadership & Team Development: Ability to mentor and guide staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate across departments. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Expertise in sponsored program accounting, budgeting, and compliance. • Capacity to analyze trends, identify risks, and recommend solutions to support organizational goals. • Ability to champion process improvements and adapt to evolving regulatory and operational requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer