Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview

A life sciences organization is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes. This fully remote role involves partnering with business functions to analyze financial performance, develop accurate projections, and support financial reporting and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost center management in collaboration with business leaders and global finance teams.
• Advise budget owners on accounting, budgeting, and forecasting principles ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports.
• Deliver timely variance analysis by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, recommending corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Develop financial models and provide data-driven decision support, communicating insights and strategic implications to stakeholders.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives by enhancing financial and operational processes, documentation, and reporting effectiveness.
• Support financial systems to ensure reliable reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with an accounting emphasis.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment; life sciences industry experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience supporting financial shared services activities and related reporting processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $85,000 - $100,000.
• Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

Location

• This position is fully remote.

Additional Information

• The organization complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.