FP&A Analyst

FP&A Analyst Remote – United States $85,000 – $125,000 base salary We are partnered with an organization seeking a FP&A Analyst to support financial planning and analysis for a research-driven organization. This role is ideal for someone who’s comfortable working in fast-moving, science- or innovation-led environments, where budgets, forecasts, and investment decisions directly impact clinical programs, product development, or research outcomes. You’ll partner closely with R&D, Clinical, and Operations leaders to provide financial insight, improve forecasting accuracy, and help drive smarter decisions across the organization. Responsibilities: Own and support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for R&D, Clinical, or other innovation-focused functions Analyze spend vs. plan, headcount, program costs, and vendor/clinical trial expenses Build and maintain financial models for project portfolios, pipeline investments, and scenario planning Prepare monthly reporting packages, variance analyses, and management dashboards Partner with R&D, Clinical, and Operational leaders to translate financial data into actionable insights Support business cases for new programs, trials, hires, or strategic investments Help improve FP&A processes, templates, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy Assist with month-end close activities related to accruals, reforecasts, and management reporting Provide ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or analytical roles Prior experience supporting clinical research, life sciences, healthcare, biotech, pharma, or R&D-driven organizations Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis Advanced Excel skills; experience with EPM tools (Anaplan, Adaptive, OneStream, TM1, etc.) is a big plus Comfortable working with cost centers, project-based accounting, and headcount planning Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA/CFA a plus, not required #J-18808-Ljbffr