Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance
About The Position
PacBio is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance to join our Finance organization. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role will serve as a key business partner to G&A leadership, driving accuracy and insight in financial forecasting, budgeting, operating expense management, and cash flow planning. This high-visibility role also supports monthly close, management reporting, and liquidity planning, with the opportunity to expand finance support to additional functional areas over time. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and is a proactive self-starter who is comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and identifying opportunities to improve processes. Success in this role requires flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to step beyond defined responsibilities to support evolving business priorities and organizational needs. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in both FP&A and accounting, with the ability to understand how operating results, working capital, and balance sheet activity translate into cash flow.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate accounting, or a combination of both, preferably in life sciences, biotechnology, or technology.
- Strong understanding of operating expense management, forecasting, month-end close processes, and financial statement relationships.
- Experience developing or supporting cash flow forecasts using the indirect method, with a solid understanding of working capital and balance sheet forecasting, strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and forecast balance sheet activity and understand its impact on operating cash flow.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in SAP and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights or Anaplan a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Candidates must have current authorization to work in the United States without the need for present or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
- Proficiency in SAP and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights or Anaplan a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for G&A functions.
- Partner with department heads to understand spending trends, headcount plans, and key initiatives.
- Build and maintain detailed OPEX models, ensuring data integrity and alignment with corporate targets.
- Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and drivers impacting expense performance.
- Continuously improve forecasting tools, templates, and planning processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Monitor company cash positions by reviewing operating bank account balances on a weekly basis and proactively initiate operating cash transfers as needed to ensure adequate liquidity and support ongoing business operations.
- Own the quarterly and annual operating cash flow forecast using the indirect method, partnering cross-functionally to develop assumptions and accurately forecast working capital and other balance sheet activity. Apply a strong understanding of balance sheet accounts and cash flow mechanics to translate projected changes in assets and liabilities into operating cash flow.
- Analyze cash flow trends and provide insights into key drivers, risks, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and liquidity planning.
- Review actual results versus forecast and budget, providing clear explanations of variances and actionable recommendations.
- Partner with Accounting to support the monthly close process, including preparation and review of accrual journal entries and reclass adjustments.
- Prepare and post monthly accruals for operating expenses, ensuring proper expense recognition and cost center accuracy.
- Perform headcount and departmental expense reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Ensure financial data integrity across systems and support audit and compliance requirements.
- Support corporate management reporting, integrating functional forecasts and results into company-wide reporting.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports highlighting financial trends, variances, and strategic insights.
- Assist in preparation of materials for executive reviews, Board reporting, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
- Partner with the Director, Finance to streamline reporting packages and enhance visibility into financial results.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and modeling to support decision-making on cost optimization, investments, and headcount planning.
- Contribute to FP&A team initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and process improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
