SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS

$98,000 - $112,700/Yr

The Scripps Research Institute - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Financial Analyst in Strategic Finance & Analysis at Scripps Research plays a crucial role in developing financial strategies and conducting related planning, reporting, and analysis. This position requires building strong partnerships with scientific and administrative teams to influence strategic decision-making and tactical execution, ultimately driving the organization's financial success.

Responsibilities

• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide analyses and strategic direction to ensure Scripps Research's financial commitments are met - internally and externally.
• Develop and manage best-in-class forecasting and measurement tools and processes, defining KPIs and deriving insights to inform operational decision-making.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and/or maximize opportunities in new initiatives/strategic investments and measure results.
• Support Scripps Research's leadership to evaluate new opportunities and initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, executive team and senior staff, and perform complex financial analyses on tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 2+ years related work experience, preferably in the biotechnology or technology sectors or life sciences academic/research institutions, with strong analytic skills and ability to work in fast-paced, fluid environments.
• Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data-driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (principal investigators to executives and the Board of Directors).
• Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect.
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments.
• Strategic mindset coupled with the desire to constantly improve the status quo.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar field; prior background in investment banking or management consulting a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in investment banking or management consulting.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance