Senior Financial Analyst - R&D Strategic Finance

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We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our R&D Strategic Finance Team. This role offers the unique opportunity to play a critical dual role, serving as a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) partner to R&D leadership and a strategic business operations partner to the entire R&D organization. You will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, developing financial models, shaping R&D strategy including supporting M&A activity, and translating complex financial information into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across R&D.
*This is a hybrid role and will require working a minimum 3 days per week out of an OpenGov office location.
Responsibilities• R&D FP&A: Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast for R&D leadership with the goal of driving actionable insights into operational and financial performance of the business• Strategic Finance: Conduct in-depth financial analysis of R&D costs, investments, and returns on investment (ROI), identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction• Resource Optimization: Support the Director in leading R&D’s annual and long-range planning process, effectively managing global R&D resources• Financial Analysis: Analyze and dissect financial performance, highlighting trends and recommending possible adjustments to drive operational effectiveness and efficiency on the path to profitability• Present to executives and senior leadership with detailed financial data and analysis to drive effective business decisions• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D including Product and Engineering to ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives and drive key initiatives and KPIs• Provide strategic and operational due diligence support during R&D-focused acquisitions, including financial due diligence and post-merger integration planning
Requirements and Preferred Experience• Bachelor's degree required, accounting, finance, or economics preferred• Minimum 3 years of combined financial analysis, business analysis, and/or accounting experience required• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business planning tools• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation• Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance principles• Solid understanding of P&L statements and variables affecting profitability• Solid project management skills, ability to independently manage tasks on time• An MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus• Familiarity with R&D cost accounting principles a plusWhat makes OpenGov unique
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