Senior Financial Analyst

Overview About our Company:Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient’s symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.About the Role:We are looking for a Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. This role will partner closely with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, and comfortable working with data to deliver meaningful business insights. This position offers broad exposure across the organization and the opportunity to contribute to key financial planning processes while supporting senior leadership and business partners. We are open to hiring at either the Financial Analyst or Senior Financial Analyst level. The level and compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.This role is primarily based on-site in our Carlsbad office, with occasional remote flexibility. Responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processesPartner with department leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and resource plansPerform monthly variance analysis and identify key business driversDevelop and maintain financial models to support strategic and operational decision-makingSupport workforce planning, headcount reporting, and labor analysisAssist with executive, board, and management reportingMonitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insightsSupport financial systems administration, reporting enhancements, and process improvementsPerform ad hoc analyses and special projects to support leadership decision-makingAssist with revenue, gross margin, and COGS-related analyses as needed Qualifications Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field2-4+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, business analytics, or a related disciplineStrong analytical and financial modeling skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExperience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reportingExperience partnering directly with department leaders and managementAdvanced financial modeling and analytical capabilitiesExperience presenting financial results and recommendations to leadershipAbility to work independently and drive projects to completionDemonstrated ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and planning processesPreferred QualificationsExperience within diagnostics, healthcare, medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated industriesExperience supporting or analyzing cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin, inventory, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or laboratory operationsExperience with financial planning and reporting platforms such as Planful, Adaptive Planning, Pigment, Prophix, or similar solutionsExperience with Power BI, SQL, or other business intelligence toolsCPA or MBAStrong business acumen and intellectual curiosityExcellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsAbility to build strong working relationships across functionsComfortable working with large datasets and translating results into actionable business insightsSelf-starter who thrives in a collaborative environmentContinuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, automation, and process enhancementsPay Range: $100,000-135,000, depending on experience levelBenefits: We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; a 401(k) retirement savings program; 4 weeks paid time off (PTO); paid company holidays; employer-paid life insurance; optional life insurance; and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.Job SummaryID: Category: 330 - FinancePosition Type: Regular Full-Time Exagen