Senior Financial Analyst, R&D Finance

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$86,500.00/yr - $/yr

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Job Description :

Are you looking for a patient-focused company that will inspire you and support your career? If so, be empowered to take charge of your future n us as a Senior Financial Analyst in our Cambridge office.

Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. As a Senior Financial Analyst working on the R&D Finance team, you will be empowered assist with financial planning and analysis for our R&D functions and work with cross-functional business partners, and a typical day will include

OBJECTIVES:

Assist Manager with Global Research, US based business units and Boston site monthly financial reporting process as well as support quarterly/annual planning activities. Set up and maintain performance tracking and analysis for external collaborations. Lead financial planning and analysis support for the Research business units and numerous discovery stage programs. Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested.



ACCOUNTABILITIES :

General Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Work side-by-side with Global Research and functional business partners to establish the annual budget and Mid-Range Planning
• Lead the Monthly Budget Reviews with line managers highlighting the key cost variance drivers and risks / opportunities
• Engage as finance thought partner to several development stage programs covering all areas of R&D
• Support the Accounting team on monthly/quarterly closes, tasks including calculation of monthly accruals and preparation of journal entries
• Assist in identifying opportunities for operational improvements and efficiencies and developing recommendations
• Provide ad hoc reporting and presentation support as required

• Partner with Manager, Global Research to identify and track Key Performance Indicators
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop proposals for capacity planning and resource allocation strategies as needed

• Responsible for the development of financial support for Research
• Develop financial models and analytical tools to support Research and Research project leaders’ objectives. Assist driving strategic decisions through NPV analysis, decisions trees, and other financial metrics. Provide critical thought that may help drive strategic decisions and make recommendations to Senior Management
• Serve as financial representative on key cross-functional teams and proactively provide advisory services

• Approve purchase orders. Ensure purchase orders consistent with agreements.
• Drive the development and use of the financial planning system for assigned functions. Create, leverage and deploy financial models for own use and those of other finance staff. Document models and processes and work to creatively and continuously improve the planning process
• Design and distribute monthly reporting packages summarizing functional area financial results. Design and implement solutions to streamline processes and create operational efficiencies. Educate functional management on the use of reporting tools and finance concepts
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous budgeting/planning/monthly variance analysis experience
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous position(s)
• Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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