Budget & Financial Analyst

Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Budget & Financial Analyst at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office. 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. This is a hybrid position (Tuesday & Thursday onsite) at our Evanston, IL office. UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge. What you’ll learn and achieve: As the Budget & Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as 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 you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do. People : Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require. Interesting work : Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good. Grow and achieve : We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. Values . Four core values…