[Remote] Sr. Financial Analyst- R&D (Pharma/Biotech)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and commercializing life-changing treatments. The Sr. Financial Analyst will support financial processes within R&D and Medical Affairs, acting as a business partner and enabling the success of program teams. Responsibilities • Acts as a key partner in supporting the assigned functions and programs in financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and operations • Creates and/or updates financial models that support decision-making and provide valuable insight to Senior Leaders and project teams • Reviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual results, helping to understand variances of actuals vs budget or forecast • Analyzes departmental budgets and plays a key role in forecasting efforts to support financial planning and overall guidance • Collaborates with cross-functional business partners and teams within assigned functions and Accounting • Identifies and delivers opportunities to simplify and improve processes and systems and create operational efficiencies • Performs ad-hoc analyses that lead to problem solving, decision-making, and actionable recommendations for the business • Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned business in order to track the organization's progress against financial goals • Other duties as assigned Skills • BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 6+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus • Understand key business drivers and use this understanding to accomplish work • Strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas • Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area • Ability to work as part of a team • Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients' lives • Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business discipline • R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus • Excellent computer skills • Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills • Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department • Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency • Strong project management skills • Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders • Strong analytical and mathematical skills • Strong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or software • Working knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policies • Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual close process • Strong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisions • Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwise • Strong interest in client-facing financial role and 'embedded' within a function(s) • Experience as client-facing finance resource is preferred • Financial system experience is preferred • Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred • Good knowledge of GAAP and Accounting guidelines preferred Benefits • Annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary • Eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program • Retirement savings plan (with company match) • Paid vacation, holiday and personal days • Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave • Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans Company Overview • Lifelancer is a global platform for talent hiring in Life Sciences, Pharma, Healthtech & IT It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://lifelancer.com.