Senior Financial Analyst

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a skilled Senior Analyst to join our finance team within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group. This role is essential for supporting our Culinary Division by managing its financial systems and leveraging data to drive informed decision-making. The successful candidate will have a blend of experience in the hospitality/dining industry and strong technical and analytical skills. They will ensure the smooth operation of culinary systems while providing key insights that contribute to the financial health of the division.• System Management: Oversee and maintain all software and business systems related to dining services, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with CSHL's financial systems.• Data Extraction and Analysis: Extract, analyze, and interpret data from culinary systems to assist in data-driven decision-making processes. Provide actionable insights to optimize financial performance.• Financial Reporting: Collaborate with dining and other finance teams to develop and manage financial reports, including P&L statements for each service location.• POS System Oversight: Fine-tune and maintain POS systems, including menu items, pricing, and Price Look Ups (PLUs), to ensure accuracy and efficiency.• Budgeting Support: Assist in the development and adherence to annual budgets by providing detailed financial analysis and forecasting.• Cost Management: Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing of food and beverage products and support group purchasing initiatives.• Training and Documentation: Develop and update training materials related to financial systems, ensuring staff are well-versed in system use and data interpretation.• Scheduling Optimization: Work with culinary management to ensure efficient and productive staff scheduling based on demand forecasts.• Project Management: Lead and participate in projects that enhance the financial systems and processes within the Culinary Division.EDUCATION:• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.EXPERIENCE:• Five or more years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role within the hospitality or dining industry.SKILLS:• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems such as Oracle / Symphony / Micros, Microsoft office, and hospitality-related software (e.g. Caterease).Financial analysis, Data management, System optimization, Project management, Communication, Collaboration, Technology literacy.Apply now to embark on a rewarding career in scientific education with substantial benefits provided by CSHL. For immediate consideration please apply to the position 1296 found here: Senior Financial Analyst | Job Details tab | Career Pages (schooljobs.com)Environment:Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.Compensation and Benefits:Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor