Financial Analyst I

Bend Bioscience • Gainesville, GA

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About The Position

At Bend Bioscience, the Financial Analyst I supports financial planning, reporting, analysis, and operational decision-making. The role helps prepare annual budgets, quarterly updates, and monthly forecasts, and assists with monthly financial statements and timely, accurate reporting of sales, cost of materials, operating expenses, inventory, and absorption.

The analyst reviews financial performance against budgets and prior periods, supports the accuracy and analysis of general ledger inventory balances, and evaluates procurement practices against client project requirements. The position also performs account reconciliations and prepares ad hoc management reports. Bend Bioscience describes itself as a high-science, high-service, people-centered company whose culture emphasizes authenticity, curiosity, accountability, flexibility, collaboration, care, continuous learning, bold thinking, excellence, and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of role-related experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger analysis and related financial transactions.
• Expertise in variance analysis, comparing actual results with budgets and prior periods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights and collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, the Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of the annual budget, quarterly updates, and monthly forecasts to guide strategic decision-making.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation and ensure timely, accurate reporting of sales, cost of materials, operating expenses, inventory, and absorption.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and prior periods for the profit and loss statement and balance sheet to identify trends and variances.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse teams to ensure the accuracy of general ledger inventory balances in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Analyze inventory positions, review for excess and obsolete stock, and recommend dispositions.
• Review procurement practices for project expenses, raw materials, packaging, and consumables to ensure alignment with client project requirements.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management to support profitability and operational goals.
• Maintain full-time attendance, act professionally with business associates, and align daily actions with organizational values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level