Job Description

• We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance department. This role will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support for our innovation and product development initiatives. Responsibilities include monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting, using historical trends and insights to drive optimization of operations and track KPI's. This role will be responsible for communicating and presenting results to various levels of the organization, so clear communication, attention to detail, and strong business acumen are vital to position.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted liaison to the R&D and Product management teams, providing financial insights and guidance to evaluate new product proposals and R&D initiatives through financial modeling and analysis, assessing potential returns, risks, and strategic fits.
• Lead the development and execution financial planning process for the R&D and Product Management departments, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic planning.
• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards for R&D and Product management leadership, highlighting key performance metrics, variances, and actionable insights.
• Partner with project managers and R&D leaders to track project budgets, monitor spending against plan, and provide financial insights to support decision making and resource allocation.
• Develop financial models to evaluate new product proposals and R&D initiatives assessing potential returns, risks, and strategic fits.
• Collaborate with Product management teams to develop pricing strategies and perform profitability analysis for new and existing products.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for management, summarizing key findings, insights, and recommendations.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities within R&D and Product Management departments.
• Conduct system data validation to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by management to support strategic initiatives and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or Finance.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, or similar role with focus on supporting R&D and Product Management organizations.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, excel. Experience with Power BI, Intacct, and Adaptive a plus.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.