Overview
This role reports to the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and provides tactical financial support for Global Enabling Functions including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, and Corporate Affairs. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for tracking and analyzing departmental spending such as OPEX, headcount, and CAPEX, while supporting detailed project and vendor spend visibility. Key processes include purchase order management, monthly close and reporting, quarterly forecasts, the annual budget cycle, and long-range planning.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily purchase order approvals ensuring accurate coding, budget alignment, and timely approval; resolve discrepancies with stakeholders.
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities by preparing and reviewing expense accruals, amortization schedules, and reclassifications to ensure timely and accurate close.
- Prepare recurring management review packages including OPEX, CAPEX, headcount, and trend reports; provide insights for business reviews.
- Perform variance analysis comparing actuals to budget, forecast, and prior periods; 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 forecasting cycles by gathering input from budget owners, validating assumptions, consolidating submissions, and documenting key drivers.
- Conduct ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling to support leadership decision-making and evolving business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a financial planning role, preferably within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations.
- Strong planning, reporting, and analytical skills with demonstrated impact on business and systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
- Ability to work with large datasets from multiple systems to build insights and reporting.
- Experience with financial systems including ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle, and planning/reporting tools like TM1, Hyperion, or Adaptive.
Travel
- Minimal travel within the U.S. may be required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $87,400 to $117,400 annually.
- Compensation packages are determined based on job-related skills, experience, certifications, education, and work location.
- Eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation plans depending on role.
- Opportunity to participate in discretionary equity awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness programs.
Location
- United States (minimal travel required)
Equal Opportunity Statement
The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or protected veteran status during the application process.