Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Baylor Genetics is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst responsible for providing critical financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role involves collaboration with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis, financial performance against budget, and detailed breakdowns of key financial drivers
- Perform detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis as requested by senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with department heads to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals
- Monitor actual financial performance against forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances and providing insights on corrective actions
- Develop financial models to support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies
- Collaborate with senior leadership, business unit managers, and department heads to provide financial insight and drive business performance improvements
- Participate in strategic planning sessions and assist in financial decision-making, particularly around capital expenditures, cost management, and resource allocation
- Support pricing decisions, investment analysis, and profitability analysis by providing data-driven recommendations
- Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline financial reporting
- Drive automation and adoption of best practices to improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and analysis
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles (GAAP), internal policies, and external regulatory requirements
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring that financial records are in compliance with auditing standards
- Develop, track, and monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure business objectives are met
- Provide insights and actionable recommendations based on the analysis of KPIs to improve business performance and profitability
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and budgeting
- Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and financial statement analysis
- Previous experience in a corporate finance environment, preferably in a large or growing organization
- MBA or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA preferred
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