Senior Financial Planning Analyst - R&D

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Partner with R&D leadership to develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Forecast and track departmental and project-level expenditures, identifying risks, opportunities, and variance drivers.
• Provide scenario modeling and financial analyses to support strategic R&D investment decisions.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting, including monthly variance analyses against plan and forecast.
• Produce analytical support for accounting, including monthly fluctuation explanations and audit-ready documentation.
• Develop dashboards and management reporting to enhance visibility into R&D spending and performance.
• Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to R&D leaders, providing guidance on financial implications of project and resource decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Support purchase order and requisition approval processes in accordance with company policies.
• Close, Controls & Process Improvement
• Cook up and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on quarterly and annual audit inquiries and SOX reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning tools, reporting, and processes supporting R&D.
• Ad Hoc & Strategic Support
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as needed by R&D and Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience; FP&A or R&D finance experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and forecasts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, experience with Hyperion or similar planning tools a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and financial acumen
• Strong business partnership mindset
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Continuous improvement orientation