Sr Analyst, Finance

Role Summary

The Sr. Analyst, Finance is a high visibility role within our company, and will perform various financial analytics to meet internal reporting needs and business decision making. Specific areas of focus will include supporting the creation of the annual plan, quarterly budget vs. actual analysis, tailored reporting packages for executives and the Board of Directors, analytics for business development initiatives, and various ad-hoc analytics. This professional should have the mindset for being an integral part of a high-performing department culture that strives for continuous improvement in the quality and timing of financial-related deliverables and service to internal and external parties. The position will be based in our Irvine office, with a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with various departmental leaders within our G&A function to determine and support their specific financial analytic needs.
• Prepare quarterly budget vs. actual analysis for each department that includes thoughtful commentary for cost savings or other business opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of Power Point slides for use in quarterly Executive Team and BOD meetings.
• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the Annual Plan and Quarterly Forecasts.
• Assist the Business Development team with analytics associated with in/out-licensing opportunities and M&A.
• Assist with the preparation of other tailored financial reports (e.g., to support quarterly “earnings” calls with analysts).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Required: 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance and/or Accounting roles including Financial Planning and Analysis and/or Budgeting within publicly traded life sciences companies (pharmaceutical experience preferred)
• Required: Strong analytical background with strategic thinking capabilities, investigative skills and attention to detail
• Required: Proficient with FP&A and Accounting software and systems commonly used in the industry; preferably experience with Adaptive Planning and Netsuite
• Required: Excellent Power Point and Excel skills, including financial modelling
• Required: Understanding of GAAP and SOX
• Required: Comfortable in a dynamic environment
• Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Skills

• Financial modelling
• PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
• FP&A tools and ERP systems
• Analytical and strategic thinking