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Job Location drjobs

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong R&D Financial Analyst to serve as the key business partner supporting our growing R&D function. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of financial expertise systems automation experience and collaborative skills to help drive strategic decisions and streamline budgeting and reporting processes. This role is pivotal in enhancing project-level budgeting resource planning and portfolio investment rationalization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project & Database Management:

    • Manage R&D database and project allocation platforms.

    • Maintain headcount tracking by projects using the Teams app and Adaptive.

  • Financial Planning & Reporting:

    • Prepare and analyze monthly budget vs. actuals for operating expenses (OPEX) capital expenditures (CAPEX) and headcount.

    • Deliver variance analyses and communicate findings to internal finance business teams and the Chief of Staff.

    • Review monthly accruals and apply sound understanding of OPEX and CAPEX accrual processes.

  • Business Partnering & Forecasting:

    • Collaborate with functional leaders and Chiefs of Staff for developing annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.

    • Support department-level planning for expenses headcount and flux/variance analysis.

  • Executive Communication & Presentations:

    • Create visually compelling quarterly business review (QBR) decks in PowerPoint.

    • Present financial overviews risks and opportunities during internal business reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) particularly in an R&D setting.

  • Strong business systems understanding and automation process improvements.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks stay organized and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar planning tools.

  • Background in biotech pharma or tech industry with fast-scaling R&D teams.

  • Familiarity with project portfolio management (PPM) tools.

Employment Type

Full-time

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