Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Description

Xentria is committed to advancing drug development through meaningful patient engagement and effective partnerships and has a track record of success in securing key collaborations in the life sciences industry.  The team at Xentria is dedicated to helping early-stage products advance to the next stage of clinical development, getting them one step closer to commercial launch.  Established in 2020 and headquartered in Chicago, Xentria collaborates closely with academic researchers, patient communities and biotechs as we commit to embracing the complexities of co-development projects.

Xentria is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to support the Company’s high growth objectives, goals and strategies under the guidance of the VP of Finance.  The Sr. Financial Analyst position will play a vital role in supporting financial planning activities, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans.  Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Sr. Financial Analyst will collaborate with business leaders to analyze results and projections, and will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial information to the business leaders.  This is a Chicago-based hybrid role. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct day-to-day finance activities, including monthly variance analysis, ad hoc analysis, report generation, and financial system maintenance.  
• Assist in developing annual plans and quarterly forecasts on portfolio profitability and departmental operating expenses.
• Utilize data-driven insights to enhance overall business performance and provide recommendations to management.
• Prepare analysis for monthly financial reporting, synthesizing information into actionable items.
• Support various stakeholders with Tableau data visualizations and reports.
• Corporate financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and related analytics, including cost center review and comparison to budget and forecast
• Support the overall month-end close process including revenue, fixed assets, reconciliation, SG&A and analysis.  
• Provide support for independent auditors for interim and annual audit
• Develop, implement and review documentation for internal control compliance and testing 
• Independently and timely performs non-recurring, one-off projects and other analyses as delegated by the VP of Finance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports associated at this time.

Competencies

• Business/Financial Acumen
• Keen attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Critical Thinker
• Team Player
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Technologically Proficient
• Professionalism

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC financial reporting, and management reporting and analysis
• Excellent communication skills; able to quickly establish a personal brand within the organization to drive cross functional collaboration
• Able to focus on the overall objective for a given process or accounting area, while at the same time able to dive into transactional detail if needed to resolve questions or issues
• Curious mindset that proactively seeks understanding and feedback
• Must have the ability to identify problems, formulate solutions, influence others, and drive results. 
• Understands ASC 606 and the impact on the company’s policies and procedures.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance related field preferred) 

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, or a related field

Preferred:

• Additional relevant advanced degree(s) and/or certification(s) preferred, such as CPA/MBA.

• Proficiency in data mining, variance reporting, databases, and creating reports in BI tools.

• Previous experience in Finance roles within the pharmaceutical industry

Travel

Ability to travel up to 5% (domestic and international)

Computer Skills

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tableau

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $120,000.  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position.  The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position including years of relevant experience, unique skills, level of education, certifications and/or professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance programs (EAP), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and an employee wellness program. Learn more at https://xentria.com/life-at-xentria

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.