Senior Analyst, FP&A Supporting Software & IT (hybrid, MPK CA) #3998

$128,000 - $128,000/Yr

Grail - Menlo Park, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Menlo Park, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Analyst, FP&A at GRAIL Inc. plays a crucial role in the Finance organization, transforming the company's strategy and long-term vision into actionable financial plans. This position serves as a trusted business partner to the Software & IT leaders, managing budgets, variance reporting, and long-range planning. The analyst will also support investment decisions through business case analysis, ensuring the success of Software and IT functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the annual operating plan and quarterly forecast update processes for departmental spend to ensure accuracy of financial projections
• Communicate budget variance drivers and investment activity insights to Technology & Software leadership through monthly reporting
• Understand GRAIL's SaaS environment and partner with IT to develop strategies to drive efficiencies in our purchased software stack
• Understand GRAIL's cloud infrastructure and partner with Software to reduce cloud computing costs
• Understand GRAIL's physical networking infrastructure and partner with IT to develop sound long term scaling strategies
• Collaborate with FP&A and Technology & Software leadership to ensure Long-Range Plan aligns with functional and company goals
• Provide financial analysis to support executive decision making on Software resourcing, IT, SaaS, and other Technology investments
• Prepare presentations for budget, forecast, and business case analysis

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Finance or Business Analysis or combination of BS/BA degree with relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Life Science-related, or Business-related
• Prior experience in Diagnostic/Life Science industries necessary to be successful in role. Experience with Software or IT a bonus
• Proven teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Experience building business case analyses and delivering presentations to senior management
• Experience with Google Suite or other cloud based office programs

Nice-to-haves

• Start-up experience in a high-growth organization, a plus
• Versatility, collaboration, and flexibility are critical characteristics of the role in order to ensure coverage planning across the FP&A Team
• Demonstrated commitment to GRAIL's core values of Embrace Change, Solve Problems Together, Think BIG!, Be Courageous, and Bring an Open Mind

Benefits

• Flexible time-off
• 401k with a company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Mindfulness offerings
• Annual bonus plan tied to company and individual performance
• Long-term incentive plan to align company and colleague success over time