Financial Analyst
Core
Partner with R&D business partners to manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling for preclinical research functions.
Role type
Financial Analyst (R&D Finance)
Builds
Department-level annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and accruals for preclinical programs.
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical R&D
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, accrual calculations, cost center reporting, study forecasting, external collaboration management, financial accounting concepts, Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, INDEX, Pivot Tables), project management
Preferred skills
AI model building and iteration, Hyperion/EPM tools, biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience
Technologies
Hyperion, Excel
Responsibilities
Support creation of departmental annual budgets and quarterly forecasts; analyze operational expense data to monitor spending vs. budget; prepare accruals with Accounting and Preclinical partners; maintain financial models; present financial analysis for ad hoc requests; drive continuous improvement of financial processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC