Sr. Financial Analyst- R&D (Pharma/Biotech)

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments and a robust pipeline of compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development.

About The Role

Exciting opportunity in the intersection of business and science. As part of the R&D Finance team, the Sr. Financial Analyst will play a key role in enabling the success of their assigned function(s) within R&D and Medical Affairs, supporting key financial processes, enabling the success of program teams, and acting as a business partner to assigned key functions at the company.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a key partner in supporting the assigned functions and programs in financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and operations
• Creates and/or updates financial models that support decision-making and provide valuable insight to Senior Leaders and project teams
• Reviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual results, helping to understand variances of actuals vs budget or forecast
• Analyzes departmental budgets and plays a key role in forecasting efforts to support financial planning and overall guidance
• Collaborates with cross-functional business partners and teams within assigned functions and Accounting
• Identifies and delivers opportunities to simplify and improve processes and systems and create operational efficiencies
• Performs ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving, decision-making, and actionable recommendations for the business
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned business in order to track the organization's progress against financial goals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 6+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus
• Experience as client-facing finance resource is preferred
• Financial system experience is preferred
• OR Master’s degree or MBA and 4+ years of similar experience noted above
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures, and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Interested in R&D, drug development, and making an impact on patients’ lives
• Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business discipline
• Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred
• R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented yet can see broader picture for department
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or software
• Working knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policies
• Good knowledge of GAAP and Accounting guidelines preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Strong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisions
• Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwise
• Strong interest in client-facing financial role and "embedded" within a function(s)

Pay

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $97,000.00-$133,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan (with company match)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
• Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans