Business Analyst, Finance Systems

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates. Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need. The Position Serving as an entry-level liaison between Finance, Accounting, Revenue, and Procurement stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams, this position supports efforts to ensure that financial systems remain scalable, operationally efficient, and compliant with internal controls and regulatory requirements. Core process areas include Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Financial Close and Reporting workflows. This role is based onsite 5 days a week from one of Arrowhead's office locations. Responsibilities Provide day-to-day functional support to Finance, Accounting, and Procurement stakeholders, ensuring timely issue resolution and continuity of critical financial operations, under the direction of the Senior Finance Solution Architect. Assist in identifying and documenting process automation and digital transformation opportunities in collaboration with Finance business stakeholders and senior team members. Support the development of reports, dashboards, and automation solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and Microsoft Fabric enterprise data lake house, guided by the Principal Data Architect. Administer identity and access governance within Dynamics 365, including user role management, license assignment, and periodic access reviews in alignment with internal controls. Develop and maintain end-user training materials and system documentation to support adoption of finance-related platforms and tools. Assist with intake, triage, and backlog management for Finance and Procurement system/service requests, ensuring prioritization aligns with business objectives and senior team guidance. Participate actively in Agile project delivery, contributing to sprint planning, stakeholder engagement, and on-time delivery of system enhancements under the leadership of senior team members. Stay current on emerging technologies and applied AI capabilities relevant to enterprise finance operations and share relevant learnings with the broader team. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline. 0 - 2 years of experience supporting enterprise ERP platforms. Foundational experience or academic background in core Finance, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C) business processes. Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with an eagerness to translate business requirements into well-documented specifications for senior architects and technical teams. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Preferred Exposure to regulated industry environments, including GxP or SOX compliance frameworks in Life Sciences. Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). Basic to working knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) or similar tools, hands-on coursework experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Data Platform technologies, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Link, and MS SQL Server. Exposure to regulated industry environments, including GxP or SOX compliance frameworks in Life Sciences. Pay Wisconsin pay range: $60,000-$68,000 USD California pay range: $68,000-$75,000 USD Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package. Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located. California Applicant Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr