Financial Analyst, FP&A, Enabling Functions

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, this role provides tactical financial support for Global Enabling Functions (Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Affairs, and others). The Financial Analyst tracks and analyzes departmental spending across OPEX, headcount, and CAPEX, and supports visibility into detailed project and vendor spend.

This position supports key finance processes including purchase order (PO) management, monthly close and reporting, quarterly forecasts, the annual budget cycle, and long-range planning. The role also helps improve transparency into spend drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and support efficiency and resource optimization initiatives.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, as the role regularly partners with Enabling Function teams across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchase order approvals for accurate coding and budget alignment, ensuring timely PO approval and accurate actual/budget mappings; resolve discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Support monthly/quarterly close activities by preparing and reviewing expense accruals/amortization schedules/reclasses to ensure timely, accurate close.
• Prepare recurring management review packages (OPEX, CAPEX, headcount, trend reports) and provide insights for business reviews.
• Perform variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast/prior period), identify key drivers, and communicate actionable insights; track follow-ups through resolution.
• Provide guidance on expense recognition for items such as prepaids, milestones, and capital expenditures to support accurate forecasting.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast cycles by gathering input from budget owners, validating assumptions, consolidating submissions, and documenting key drivers.
• Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to support leadership decision-making and evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a financial planning role; preferably in a pharma or biotech organization.
• Strong planning, reporting, and analytical skills with demonstrated business and systems impact in previous roles.
• Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Ability to work with large datasets from multiple systems to build insights and reporting.
• Experience using financial systems, including ERP (SAP or Oracle) and planning/reporting tools (e.g., TM1, Hyperion, Adaptive, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA preferred.

Travel

• Minimal travel throughout the U.S. may be required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $87,400.00 - $117,400.00 annually.
• Actual compensation packages are determined by factors including job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education/training, and specific work location.
• Base salary or hourly range only.
• Non-Commercial roles may be eligible for an annual bonus plan; Commercial roles may be eligible for an incentive compensation plan.
• Discretionary equity awards and option to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Location

• Minimal travel throughout the U.S. may be required.