We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our R&D Strategic Finance Team. This role offers the unique opportunity to play a critical dual role, serving as a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) partner to R&D leadership and a strategic business operations partner to the entire R&D organization. You will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, developing financial models, shaping R&D strategy including supporting M&A activity, and translating complex financial information into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across R&D.
*This is a hybrid role and will require working a minimum 3 days per week out of an OpenGov office location.
Responsibilities
• R&D FP&A: Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast for R&D leadership with the goal of driving actionable insights into operational and financial performance of the business
• Strategic Finance: Conduct in-depth financial analysis of R&D costs, investments, and returns on investment (ROI), identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction
• Resource Optimization: Support the Director in leading R&D’s annual and long-range planning process, effectively managing global R&D resources
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and dissect financial performance, highlighting trends and recommending possible adjustments to drive operational effectiveness and efficiency on the path to profitability
• Present to executives and senior leadership with detailed financial data and analysis to drive effective business decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D including Product and Engineering to ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives and drive key initiatives and KPIs
• Provide strategic and operational due diligence support during R&D-focused acquisitions, including financial due diligence and post-merger integration planning
Requirements and Preferred Experience
• Bachelor's degree required, accounting, finance, or economics preferred
• Minimum 3 years of combined financial analysis, business analysis, and/or accounting experience required
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business planning tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation
• Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance principles
• Solid understanding of P&L statements and variables affecting profitability
• Solid project management skills, ability to independently manage tasks on time
• An MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus
• Familiarity with R&D cost accounting principles a plus
