We are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance Team for a 15-month contract. You will report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. 

You Will:

• Support the maintenance of financial models for the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process
• Assemble financial data to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and provide essential analytics, analyses, and summaries
• Perform monthly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast, communicating insights in addition to providing recommendations 
• Monitor key metrics to identify trends and work with the Manager of Finance on opportunities to develop the business
• Help prepare presentations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to senior leadership and our Board of Directors
• Partner with leadership on resource planning and budgeting at the team and department levels. 
• Collaborating with the Accounting team to help improve the accuracy and classifications of financial data, providing recommendations where necessary 
• Support the month-end close process to ensure completeness of revenue and expenses in addition to meeting close timelines
• Help develop and execute processes to support routine analytical reviews of the company's financial and operational performance, using the team's available resources
• Support the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis on multiple financial activities and projects

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2 or more years of experience in an FP&A or Accounting role
• Financial modeling experience, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow
• Strong knowledge of Finance and Accounting concepts
• Advanced Excel skills with an emphasis on proficiency with lookups and pivots
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google G-suite products
• Experience working with accounting system exports and reports and the ability to learn new tools quickly
• An “ownership” mindset, with the capacity to identify and propose solutions to resolve challenges independently or as part of a team
• An understanding of the value of keeping priorities in order and building processes that are easy to understand

Benefits and Perks: 

An engaging remote-first culture 

A great compensation package

A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year

Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year

Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays

Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Annual learning & development budget

A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci

Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options

The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!

About BenchSci:

BenchSci's mission is to exponentially increase the speed and quality of life-saving research and development. We empower scientists to run more successful experiments with the world's most advanced, biomedical artificial intelligence software platform. 

Backed by Generation Investment Management, TCV, Inovia, F-Prime, Golden Ventures, and Google's AI fund, Gradient Ventures, we provide an indispensable tool for scientists that accelerates research at 16 top 20 pharmaceutical companies and over 4,300 leading academic centers. We're a certified Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked company on Glassdoor.

Our Culture:

BenchSci relentlessly builds on its strong foundation of culture. We put team members first, knowing that they're the organization's beating heart. We invest as much in our people as our products. Our culture fosters transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

We value each other's differences and always look for opportunities to embed equity into the fabric of our work. We foster diversity, autonomy, and personal growth, and provide resources to support motivated self-leaders in continuous improvement. 

You will work with high-impact, highly skilled, and intelligent experts motivated to drive impact and fulfill a meaningful mission. We empower you to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and thrive. Here you will be challenged to stretch yourself to achieve the seemingly impossible. Learn more about our culture.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe that improving diversity, equity and inclusion is our collective responsibility, and this belief guides our DEI journey. Learn more about our DEI initiatives.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please reach out to [email protected].

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