Sr Financial Analyst, FP&A

Twist Bioscience•South San Francisco, CA

3d•$115,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded finance professional to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will serve as a critical partner to the business, providing the high-level analytics and reporting necessary to scale our global operations. You will gain a deep understanding of Twist Bioscience’s unique financial structure and strategic goals while owning the metrics that drive our decision-making. Hybrid Position: Tue, Wed, Fri - In office, SSF

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA preferred).
Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and sophisticated modeling.
Technical Mastery: High aptitude in Excel Decision Modeling and proficiency in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
Financial Literacy: Deep understanding of the inter-relationships between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Communication: Proven ability to "translate" complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders and executives.
Problem Solving: A self-starter capable of managing complex projects and implementing new planning processes in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: CPA.
Data Viz: Experience with Business Intelligence platforms like Power BI or Tableau.
Industry: Prior experience in the Biotechnology or life sciences sector.
Travel: Candidate is expected to travel approximately 10% of the time

Responsibilities

Strategic Analytics: Deliver value-added analysis highlighting key variances, risks, and trends. Transform raw data into actionable insights for company performance.
Performance Reporting: Lead the reporting of financial and business performance against key KPIs, providing deep-dive explanations for actual vs. budget/forecast variances.
Integrated Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models encompassing all three financial statements. Perform benchmarking and period-over-period trend analysis.
Public Company Support: Own end-to-end analysis for Quarterly Earnings Call requirements, including CapEx, Working Capital, Free Cash Flow, and ROIC.
Budgeting & Close: Support the Annual Budget process and prepare comprehensive reporting materials for month-end and quarter-end close reviews.
Modernization & BI: Develop and implement sophisticated Excel models and leverage BI/Planning tools to automate data analysis and drive continuous improvement.
Strategic Projects: Support acquisition integration, evaluate market opportunities, and perform "should-cost" or "make-vs-buy" analysis to prioritize product development.