Senior Finance Analyst

Description

We are seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support our corporate finance team with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis while also providing limited controller-related support. This role will partner closely with corporate leadership and provide financial support to laboratory operations as needed.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and month-end accounting support. This person will help deliver timely financial insights, improve reporting processes, and support sound business decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting and financial planning for corporate departments and assigned lab operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reporting packages
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and explain key variances, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for headcount, operating expenses, capital spending, and scenario planning
• Partner with business leaders to monitor spending, evaluate performance, and support decision-making
• Develop meaningful reporting and dashboards to improve visibility into financial and operational performance
• Assist with leadership and management reporting as needed

Corporate and Lab Finance Support

• Serve as a finance partner to corporate functions and provide analytical support  to laboratory operations as needed
• Support financial review of revenue, expenses, productivity, and other performance indicators
• Work cross-functionally with operations, HR, accounting, and leadership to gather data and validate assumptions
• Identify process improvement opportunities related to planning, reporting, and financial analysis

Limited Controller Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and financial review
• Assist with account reconciliations, expense analysis, and balance sheet review
• Help ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Support internal controls and standardized finance/accounting processes
• Assist with audit requests, documentation, and other compliance-related financial activities
• Partner with accounting to research and resolve financial discrepancies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar role
• Strong  knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, multi-site, or decentralized operations
• Experience with NetSuite, planning tools, or business intelligence/dashboard platforms

Skills & Competencies

• Financial modeling and analytical skills
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and business partnership skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting system skills