Financial Analyst - Sr

We are seeking a highly analytical, collaborative, and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. In this role, you will partner closely with the Senior Director of FP&A and department leaders across Research & Development (R&D) and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) to drive effective financial planning, performance management, and decision support.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial modeling and accounting knowledge with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-caliber finance professional who is eager to influence business decisions, improve processes, and work in a dynamic, cross‑functional environment.

• Support the Senior Director of FP&A in the monthly financial close process, including reviewing actual results, identifying key drivers, and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts, as well as the annual operating budget.

• Develop and update financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business planning and decision‑making.

• Assist in preparing monthly P&L statements and related management reporting for review by senior leadership.

• Prepare and distribute monthly functional spending reports for R&D and SG&A departments.

• Review spending results with department managers, explain key variances, and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Provide value‑added variance analysis across actuals, budget, and forecast, including clear commentary on underlying business drivers.

• Monitor departmental spending, headcount, and operating expense trends to support financial discipline and resource allocation.

• Serve as a trusted finance business partner to R&D and SG&A department managers.

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to help department managers manage expenses and achieve business objectives.

• Translate financial data into concise, understandable information for non‑finance stakeholders.

• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader organization to improve communication, accountability, and decision‑making.

• Controls, Compliance, and Tax Support

• Support J‑SOX compliance activities, including documentation, control testing, evidence gathering, and remediation efforts as needed.

• Prepare financial information and supporting schedules for tax reporting and other statutory requirements.

• Ensure financial analyses and reports are accurate, complete, timely, and aligned with company policies and accounting principles.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen reporting processes, improve data quality, and enhance internal controls.

• Support ad hoc financial analyses, management requests, and strategic projects.

• Assist with process improvements, automation, and the enhancement of FP&A reporting tools.

• Contribute to special projects and cross‑functional initiatives as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, management reporting, or a related role.

• Experience supporting month‑end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes.

• Strong understanding of P&L statements, operating expenses, variance analysis, and financial planning concepts.

• Experience partnering with department managers and presenting financial information to non‑finance audiences.

• Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes; experience with J‑SOX is…