SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS

As a forward-thinking, innovative organization, we empower our team to lead with data-driven insights, bold decision-making, and strategic planning. Our finance team plays a critical role in driving the company’s success, and we’re looking for a dynamic Senior Financial Analyst in Strategic Finance & Analysis to help shape our future. 

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program.  We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century:  https://100.scripps.edu/

 

POSITION TITLE:      Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance & Analysis

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will help drive and support the development of financial strategies, and related planning, reporting, and analysis across Scripps Research. The Senior Financial Analyst will have the ability to build strong partnerships with both scientific and administration teams to influence strategic decision making and tactical execution.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Drive forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning
• Provide analyses and strategic direction to ensure Scripps Research’s financial commitments are met – internally and externally
• Develop and manage best-in-class forecasting and measurement tools and processes, defining KPIs and deriving insights to inform operational decision-making
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and/or maximize opportunities in new initiatives / strategic investments and measure results
• Support Scripps Research’s leadership to evaluate new opportunities and initiatives
• Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, executive team and senior staff, and perform complex financial analyses on tight deadlines.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.    

 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years related work experience, preferably in the biotechnology or technology sectors or life sciences academic/research institutions, with strong analytic skills and ability to work in fast-paced, fluid environments
• Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data-driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (principal investigators to executives and the Board of Directors)
• Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments
• Strategic mindset coupled with the desire to constantly improve the status quo
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or similar field; prior background in investment banking or management consulting a plus.
• This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus,with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home. 

 

COMPENSATON: 

The expected hiring range for this position is $98,000 to $112,700/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements. 

 

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Re