Sr. Financial Analyst, Commercial- San Diego

at  Neurocrine Bioscience

Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit
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About the Role:
Exciting and unique opportunity to join a fast paced and growing biopharma organization. The Sr. Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis and partner with the commercial group to perform commercial planning, financial forecasting, budget-to-actual variance reporting and financial modeling. Responsible for implementing best practices in commercial biopharma FP&A utilizing data driven analysis for financial planning and general business and financial analyses.
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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Business partnering with the commercial organization as an embedded resource to deliver continuous improvements and data-driven business insights
• Partner with the commercial group to prepare annual budget
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 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
• Has knowledge of best practices in Finance and Accounting and familiarity with the broader underlying concepts of related business disciplines
• Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Commercial Finance experience is 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
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• 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)

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $93,200.00-$135,275.00. 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

Please refer the Job description for details