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As part of the R&D Finance team, the Sr. Financial Analyst will play a key role in enabling the success of their assigned function(s) within R&D and Medical Affairs, supporting key financial processes, enabling the success of program teams, and acting as a business partner to assigned key functions at the company.

• Acts as a key partner in supporting the assigned functions and programs in financial and business planning analysis, reporting, and operations
• Creates and/or updates financial models that support decision-making and provide valuable insight to Senior Leaders and project teams
• Reviews and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual results, helping to understand variances of actuals vs budget or forecast
• Analyzes departmental budgets and plays a key role in forecasting efforts to support financial planning and overall guidance
• Collaborates with cross‑functional business partners and teams within assigned functions and Accounting
• Identifies and delivers opportunities to simplify and improve processes and systems and create operational efficiencies
• Performs ad‑hoc analyses that lead to problem solving, decision‑making, and actionable recommendations for the business
• Collects and analyzes financial information for assigned business in order to track the organization’s progress against financial goals
• Other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or closely related field and 6+ years of financial analysis experience; Pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry experience is a plus.
• Experience as client‑facing finance resource is preferred.
• Financial system experience is preferred or Master’s degree or MBA and 4+ years of similar experience noted above.
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work.
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas.
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Interested in R&D, drug development and making an impact on patients’ lives.
• Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business discipline.
• Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• R&D and/or drug development Finance experience a plus.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong communications, problem‑solving, analytical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel or other financial modeling tools or software.
• Working knowledge of financial planning and control processes, policies.
• Good knowledge of GAAP and Accounting guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated hands‑on knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual close process.
• Strong financial analysis skills, framing of complex financial issues, and supporting strategic decisions.
• Ability to clearly and concisely explain complex issues, financial or otherwise.
• Strong interest in client‑facing financial role and “embedded” within a function(s).

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $97,000.00-$133,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long‑term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.