Senior Financial Analyst (NetSuite Experience Required)

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Financial Analyst with experience in a startup biotech environment. The role involves providing financial analysis and reporting on research and development programs, as well as supporting the month-end close and financial forecasting model. The Sr. Financial Analyst will work closely with the Controller and EVP of Finance, assisting with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and the preparation of reporting materials. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to develop and implement sophisticated Excel financial models.

• Provide financial analysis and reporting on research and development programs.
• Work with the Project Teams to understand program assumptions and collect financial forecasts.
• Responsible for working with core function team members to prepare the R&D Accrual on a quarterly basis.
• Provide quarterly variance explanations to forecast and prepare schedules to be shared with collaboration partners.
• Assist in monthly close activities including assigned journal entries (such as prepaid amortization and fixed asset depreciation) and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Update the financial forecast mode with actuals on a quarterly basis and support the annual company-wide budgeting process.
• Support end-to-end analysis for Capital Expenditure and Working Capital.
• Support preparation of reporting materials to be shared with the Corporate Executive Team for quarter-end spend reviews.
• Help develop, apply, and implement the best tools to analyze data including sophisticated Excel financial models.

• Sr. Financial Analyst experienced working in a startup biotech environment
• NetSuite experience required
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to provide financial analysis and reporting on research and development programs
• Knowledge of financial forecasting and budgeting processes
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Familiarity with Capital Expenditure and Working Capital analysis
• Ability to develop and implement sophisticated Excel financial models
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Quarterly variance explanations and schedule preparation
• Monthly close activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Updating financial forecast with actuals and supporting annual budgeting process
• End-to-end analysis for Capital Expenditure and Working Capital
• Preparation of reporting materials for quarter-end spend reviews
• Development, application, and implementation of tools for data analysis
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modeling
• Ability to present financial information to non-financial audience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• High aptitude in Excel Modeling
• Biotech experience and experience with NetSuite preferred
• Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse working environment
• COVID-19 vaccination requirement with accommodation options for disabilities or religious beliefs.