Senior Analyst, Financial Planning

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Senior Financial Analyst About Pac Bio  Pacific Biosciences (Pac Bio) (NASDAQ: PACB) is a leading life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health and advance scientific discovery. We’re entering the century of biology—and Pac Bio’s technologies are at the center of the next revolution in genomics.

Join a world-class team that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose.

Position Summary  Pac Bio is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance organization. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role will serve as a key business partner to G&A and Marketing leadership, driving accuracy and insight in financial forecasting, budgeting, and operating expense management. This high-visibility role also supports monthly close, and management reporting, with the opportunity to expand into other functional areas as the company continues to grow.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Operating Expense Forecasting & Budgeting
* Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for G&A and Marketing functions.
* Partner with department heads to understand spending trends, headcount plans, and key initiatives.
* Build and maintain detailed OPEX models, ensuring data integrity and alignment with corporate targets.
* Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and drivers impacting expense performance.
* Continuously improve forecasting tools, templates, and planning processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Actuals Review & Month-End Close
* Review actual results versus forecast and budget, providing clear explanations of variances and actionable recommendations.
* Partner with Accounting to support the monthly close process, including preparation and review of accrual journal entries and reclass adjustments.
* Prepare and post monthly accruals for operating expenses, ensuring proper expense recognition and cost center accuracy.
* Perform headcount and departmental expense reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
* Ensure financial data integrity across systems and support internal audit and compliance requirements.

Corporate Management Reporting
* Support corporate management reporting, integrating functional forecasts and results into company-wide reporting.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports highlighting financial trends, variances, and strategic insights.
* Assist in preparation of materials for executive reviews, Board reporting, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
* Partner with the Director, Finance to streamline reporting packages and enhance visibility into functional spend.

Strategic Analysis & Process Improvement
* Provide ad hoc analysis and modeling to support decision-making on cost optimization, investments, and headcount planning.
* Contribute to FP&A team initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and process improvement.

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
* 5+ years of progressive FP&A or accounting experience in a corporate environment—life sciences, biotech, or technology preferred.
* Strong understanding of operating expense management, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
* Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in SAP and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights or Anaplan a plus.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Highly organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Why Join Pac Bio
* Influence strategic decision-making across G&A and Marketing functions.
* Gain broad…