Senior Financial Planning Analyst - R&D

Senior Financial Planning Analyst - R&D

The Senior Financial Planning Analyst, R&D Finance, is a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, providing strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analytical support to the Global Research & Development organization. This role partners closely with R&D leadership to drive financial discipline, transparency, and insight across operating expenses, project spend, and long-range planning. The position plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting the advancement of the company's innovation pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Partner with R&D leadership to develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Forecast and track departmental and project-level expenditures, identifying risks, opportunities, and variance drivers.
• Provide scenario modeling and financial analyses to support strategic R&D investment decisions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting, including monthly variance analyses against plan and forecast.
• Produce analytical support for accounting, including monthly fluctuation explanations and audit-ready documentation.
• Develop dashboards and management reporting to enhance visibility into R&D spending and performance.

Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to R&D leaders, providing guidance on financial implications of project and resource decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Support purchase order and requisition approval processes in accordance with company policies.

Close, Controls & Process Improvement

• Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on quarterly and annual audit inquiries and SOX reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning tools, reporting, and processes supporting R&D.

Ad Hoc & Strategic Support

• Support special projects and ad hoc financial modeling and analysis as needed by R&D and Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience; FP&A or R&D finance experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex financial models and forecasts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, experience with Hyperion or similar planning tools a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and financial acumen
• Strong business partnership mindset
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Continuous improvement orientation

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Bridgewater, NJ

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00. The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.