Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A (R&D)

Overview

This role is for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A (R&D) to support the R&D leadership team within the finance organization. The position blends financial analysis with clear narrative and partnership—turning performance data into actionable insights, helping guide planning, and improving planning and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the monthly close process, including:
  • Deep understanding of monthly performance
  • Preparing variance commentary
  • Understanding accruals
  • Raising risks and opportunities to both finance and R&D leadership
• Manage headcount and expense planning by supporting monthly forecasts and the annual operating plan to translate business needs into accurate forecasts
• Build a command of the P&L to diagnose what drives performance and partner with leadership on high-impact, ad hoc analyses
• Provide business partnership to leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations around budget clarity, strategic trade-offs, and growth-defining decisions
• Leverage AI and identify opportunities to automate, accelerate, and improve processes across the team

Requirements

• 4-year degree in a relevant field with strong academic performance
• 3–5 years in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related analytical role; preferably at a high growth technology company
• Experience in financial modeling and strategic business planning, including creating and executing robust financial plans
• Comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
• Strong understanding of FP&A fundamentals, including:
  • Variance analysis and variance storytelling
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Headcount management
  • Reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences
• AI-forward approach: actively uses AI tools to work faster and go deeper

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation includes base salary plus an annual bonus and equity, along with a holistic suite of benefits.

For candidates in the United States, the good faith salary ranges estimate for this role is:

• Zone 1: $111,800 USD - $167,600 USD (Applicable for: CA, CT, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, and WA)
• Zone 2: $104,500 USD - $156,700 USD (Applicable for: All other US locations)

International compensation for candidates residing outside the United States will vary by location and will be discussed during the hiring process. Actual compensation within a range is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and performance.

Benefits include:

• Flextime and recognition, including Bonusly and peer-nominated awards
• Flexible time off with learning and development opportunities; comprehensive onboarding program and leadership training
• Holistic health and wellness benefits: company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to One Medical
• Support for parental and life milestones, including parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (i.e. IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, pet insurance, legal advisory services, and financial planning tools

Location

United States (with different salary zones based on location).