Sr. Financial Analyst, Research FP&A - Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences•Foster City, CA

1d•$109,650 - $141,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst, Research FP&A will provide financial support for the Research organization as part of the R&D FP&A team. This role reports to the Sr. Director, R&D Consolidation and Research FP&A and works closely with the Associate Director (AD), Research FP&A. The Sr. Financial Analyst role is a combination of financial planning, analysis, accounting, and business partnering to support the Research functions and operations. In this role, you will provide support to the AD, Research FP&A to drive the forecast and budget process, perform month-end close, execute decision support and analysis, and produce management reporting. This role requires strong technical skills and partnering across multiple stakeholders within Finance functions (R&D Finance, Controllership, Procurement) and business stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and Five Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Three Years' Experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, SAC-P, Analysis for Office, and Tableau
Excellent communication skills: ability to tailor messages to various audiences, oscillating between detail and big picture to tell the executive level story
Strong partnership skills: ability to build rapport and credibility with stakeholders and effectively manage expectations with stakeholders in the Business and within Finance
Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills
Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions
Change Leadership: The candidate will be an independent self-starter and a proactive team player with a drive to strive for continuous improvement and consistently challenging the status quo.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
Experience with Month-End Close activities and Management Reporting (e.g., Journal Entry Preparation, Analysis, Commentary, Budget-vs-Actuals Reporting, CAPEX)
Experience in Financial Planning (e.g., Budgeting / Forecasting) processes across Operating Expenses (OPEX), Headcount (HC) management, and Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and a grasp of forecasting methods and techniques
Prior experience in biotech or pharma in a R&D finance role is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to support headcount planning, resource allocation, scenario analyses, and business decision-making
Drive month-end close/reporting activities, including managing accruals and variance analytics. Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentary
Proactively identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and business drivers impacting forecasts and budgets
Produce accurate and timely management reporting for business stakeholders, including functional expenses and resource reporting. Ensure adherence to financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting requirements
Manage capital projects and operations in partnership with business stakeholders, including month-end close and planning activities
Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders to provide comprehensive financial support
Create and drive process improvement initiatives that enhance planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency while documenting scalable best practices
Lead, execute, and support various ad hoc projects/initiatives within Finance and business network