SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS

Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance & Analysis

Job Category: Finance

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance & Analysis

Position Summary:

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will help drive and support the development of financial strategies, and related planning, reporting, and analysis across Scripps Research. The Senior Financial Analyst will have the ability to build strong partnerships with both scientific and administration teams to influence strategic decision making, tactical execution and process improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning for departmental, sponsored and non-sponsored research funds.
• Provide analyses and strategic direction to ensure Scripps Research's financial commitments are met internally and externally.
• Develop and manage best-in-class forecasting and measurement tools and processes, defining KPIs and deriving insights to inform operational decision-making.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and/or maximize opportunities in new initiatives / strategic investments and measure results.
• Support Scripps Research's leadership to evaluate new opportunities and initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, executive team and senior staff, and perform complex financial analyses on tight deadlines.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar field; prior background in investment banking or management consulting a plus.
• 2+ years related work experience in the biotechnology or technology sectors and/or life sciences academic/research institutions required, with strong analytic skills and ability to work in fast-paced, fluid environments
• Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data-driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (principal investigators to executives and the Board of Directors)
• Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments
• Demonstrates strong ownership of work, taking responsibility for outcomes and proactively addressing challenges
• Strategic mindset coupled with the desire to actively improve the status quo
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

Compensation:

The expected hiring range for this position is $98,000 to $112,700/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.