Financial Analyst/Manager

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst or Finance Manager to join our dynamic and expanding biotech company. In this role, the candidate will be instrumental in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), focusing on developing and maintaining operating models, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing the leadership team with actionable financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve comprehensive operating and financial models to enable strategic decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc financial and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance, R&D investments, headcount planning, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Support the company‚Äôs annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
• Prepare and deliver management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of key drivers and emerging trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and G&A teams to gather necessary inputs and facilitate the financial planning process.
• Design and implement tools and templates to optimize forecasting and reporting processes, utilizing advanced Excel techniques such as dynamic modeling, sensitivity analysis, and data visualization.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, monitor burn rate, and conduct scenario modeling to support financing decisions and program prioritization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (MBA or CPA qualification is advantageous).
• Three to five years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance, preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
• Outstanding skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling, including the ability to independently create flexible, driver-based models.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with ERP or planning systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Planful, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and changing biotech environment, maintaining both rigor and agility in their work.

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Data analysis
• Forecasting and budgeting
• ERP/planning systems (NetSuite, Adaptive, Planful)
• Advanced Excel techniques
• Financial reporting and dashboards

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• MBA or CPA (preferred)