Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to DiscGenics, a pioneering, late-clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing regenerative cell-based therapies for patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the spine. Privately held and passionately driven, our mission is to enhance lives by alleviating pain and restoring function through innovative treatment.

At DiscGenics, we are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals debilitated by degenerative diseases of the spine. Our focus lies in developing cutting-edge therapies that offer hope and tangible results, fostering a future where patients can regain mobility and comfort.

Our team is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a nimble approach to addressing challenges. Our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accuracy, Teamwork, and Stewardship guide everything we do.

Join us at DiscGenics and be part of a transformative journey where your contributions have the potential to impact the lives of millions. Together we innovate with purpose and compassion, striving towards a future where pain and limitations of degenerative spine diseases are a thing of the past.

Discover more about us at discgenics.com and see how you can contribute to revolutionizing patient care through regenerative therapies.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly variance analysis. In support of these activities, the Financial Analyst will work closely with the CFO and Department Heads to understand business trends and present information to Executives. In addition to this, the Financial Analyst will perform various financial or administrative duties as required to support business and financial operations.

This role interacts with all levels of the organization in a collaborative and positive way with colleagues to facilitate department and organizational initiatives for cultural cohesion aligned to the DiscGenics Values.

Note: This is an onsite position at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Annual Budgeting:  Lead efforts for information gathering, trend analysis, quantification of major capital and vendor expenditures, and consolidation of information for the purpose of creating an Annual Budget.
• Monthly Variance Analysis:  Partner with Financial Accountant to process a roll-forward of the prior month’s actuals and interpret the prior month’s financial results. Make observations and recommendations about emerging spending trends and assist in correcting any errors related to account coding or financial statement accuracy.
• Forecasting:  Meet with Department Heads and/or their teams on a regular basis to identify trends and process forecast updates/revisions in accordance with the latest business needs. Use business insights to make recommendations to Department Heads and Senior Executives about how to modify spending trends in support of business objectives.
• Procurement/Purchasing: Procurement related activities to ensure alignment with budget management. This includes working with Supply Chain Manager to understand purchasing dynamic, creation of Purchase Orders and routing them Approval, ensuring correct G/L account utilization, and providing input on measures to manage against the budget. 
• Other:  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Maintain G/L account structure and mapping and make recommendations and changes to facilitate improvements in expense reporting and budget management.
  • Administrative support related to Carta and communication directly with Executives and Shareholders.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Job Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and/or equivalent experience.
• General understanding of US GAAP reporting rules and guidelines.
• Completion of at least one annual budgeting cycle for a multi-departmental organization.
• Familiarity with ERP reporting software (experience with QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, preferred).
• Ability to interpret and use data to make recommendations.
• Demonstrated Problem-Solving skills and ability to streamline processes.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills and ability to interact with all levels of an organization (including up to Executives).
• High integrity and ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills. 
• Team leadership skills and team player. 
• Adheres to and leads with the Company Values of Integrity, Innovation, Accuracy, Teamwork and Stewardship. 
• Regular and predictable attendance. 
• Ability to report to work responsive, free from sedatives, and in a non-sedative state. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions: 

Position requires qualified individuals to see, hear and speak (verbally and audibly). Required to ascend and descend stairs; sit, stand, lift, bend, stoop, crawl and kneel. The employee must also use hands to finger, handle or feel. May be asked to drive or travel by car, air, or other transportation for business purposes.

Natural and regular stressors occur on the job.

Disclaimer:

Please note: DiscGenics reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret, or cancel in whole, or in part, any of the duties outlined above, at any time, and without advance notice to the employee.