Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the budgeting, forecasting and analytical processes that support an organization's financial health and business strategy. FP&A analysts, managers, and directors are responsible for providing senior management with the financial analysis and information they need to make major operational, financial, and strategic decisions.What you'll do:Act as Finance Business Partner for the Research & Development functionsOwn expense budget, forecasting, and reporting for R&DBuild and maintain complex financial modelsUpdate and review monthly and quarterly reportsCompiling data from sources and consolidating them into a consistent formatSupport business with monthly forecasting of operating expenses and headcount needsIdentify and actively help functional management control expense levers as appropriateCommunicate with functional business managers and finance colleagues regarding significant variances from budget/forecastWork with peers across the business finance organization to develop trusted relationships that deliver strong interlocks and seamless operational experiencesReview month-end financial package for individual business units and functional units with written analysis of actuals compared to budget and prior periodsInteract with leaders in all functional departments to prepare ad-hoc forward-looking analysis with recommendationsAlign closely with Accounting to assist as necessary and to serve as backup on key functions#LI-LH1#LI-HybridWhat we're looking for:Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting3 - 5 years of related experience preferredReport writing with NetSuite ERP and Salesforce CRM highly preferredStrong problem-solving skills, using rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, looking beyond the obvious, and doesn't stop at the first answersLearns quickly when facing new problemsMakes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgmentAbility to work effectively with a wide range of decision-makers to yield resultsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly ExcelExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamStrong organization skills and ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and successfully