Sr. Financial Analyst

About The JobThe Senior Financial Analyst plays an integral role in the financial planning, reporting, and analysis process for Foundation Medicine. The position participates in the preparation and consolidation of financial plans based on the strategies determined by the senior management team. This position is responsible for financial reporting and analysis including historical, current, and forward-looking financial information. This position is expected to contribute to the building of reports in our financial reporting software and is expected to contribute to the creation of PowerPoint presentations to facilitate decision making by our Executive Team. The role works extensively with other members of the Finance team and cross-functionally with other areas of the business. The role will also be asked to contribute to efficiency and process improvement initiatives that will have a profound impact in FMI’s Finance function.Key Responsibilities• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget process and quarterly forecast process, including presentation of these financials plans to the CFO, Executive Team, and parent company.• Assist in the monthly monitoring of financial results versus budget/forecast, as well as identification of risks and opportunities, for submission of monthly updates to parent company.• Support preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, including actual vs. budget variance analysis.• Assist in the development and consolidation of the long-term strategic financial plan.• Prepare meeting materials and develop financial commentary for the quarterly business review process.• Build reports and templates in our financial reporting software to enhance the timeliness, accuracy, and impact of our financial analysis• Contribute to ongoing alignment efforts with our parent company’s Finance function (e.g., use of similar report templates, formatting, vocabulary).• Prepare ad-hoc PowerPoint presentations to facilitate discussion and decision-making by our Executive Team• Engage functional business leaders to provide timely and relevant financial information and analyses to enable sound decision making.• Develop relationships with leaders across the organization.• Maintain and provide relevant updates to various reporting and planning Excel models.• Work collaboratively with accounting to ensure alignment with budget.• Responsible for key efficiency and process improvement initiatives both within and beyond the finance function.• Other ad hoc projects as necessary.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree• 3+ years of financial, business and strategic planning experience with increasing responsibilities• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointPreferred Qualifications• Master of Business Administration degree• Master’s Degree or higher educational level in Accounting or Finance• 5+ years forecasting and modeling experience, preferably in a financial planning function within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment• Demonstrated knowledge of financial statements and financial reporting• Demonstrated knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Experience with Oracle EPM a plus• Strong analytical, mathematical, and advanced Excel modeling skills• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills• Experience with ThinkCell PowerPoint add-in• Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings and work with cross functional leaders• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment• Highly collaborative with strong business partnership and influencing skills• Responsible and extremely resourceful in finding answers and solutions when information and data is not readily available• Commitment to reflect FMI’s values: passion, patients, innovation and collaboration