Senior Finance Specialist

Welcome to the era of Velsera! Seven Bridges, Pierian & UgenTec have combined to become Velsera.

Velsera is the precision engine company. We empower researchers, scientists, and clinicians to drive precision R&D, expand access to, and more effectively leverage analytics at the point of care. 

We unify technology-enabled solutions and scientific expertise to enable a continuous flow of knowledge across the global healthcare ecosystem. This interweaves diverse biomedical communities, allowing them to build upon each other’s success and accelerate medical breakthroughs that positively impact human health.

With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our team which located in 14 different countries!

Senior Finance Specialist

Location: UK remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Senior Finance Specialist to build the forecasting and financial modelling capabilities at Velsera. The role will provide crucial support to the VP of Finance and drive key insights and tracking of performance through the creation of both ad-hoc and purpose-built forecasting models and reporting, as well as helping to drive efficiencies in the finance function. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional excel and EPM/BI skills, have a track record of implementing FP&A and reporting tools, as well as experience with process improvements and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and own a three-statement financial model to be used for the quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting processes and monthly tracking of performance
• Build and own ad-hoc financial models and presentations to be used for business cases and key financial analyses as opportunities arise
• Build performance reporting and dashboarding tools for Velsera’s leadership team
• Support the VP of Finance to with identifying and documenting current processes and process improvements across the finance function
• Support the VP of Finance and Finance team leaders with tracking progress of process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional accounting qualification or similar.

• 5-8 years of experience in FP&A, Consulting, Investment Banking or Private Equity environments.
• Proven experience building financial models and analysis using Excel or more specialized analytical tools (e.g., EPM, BI).
• Track record of implementing change and efficiency initiatives.
• Experience with engaging with senior company stakeholders and presenting ideas or key analyses

Key Competencies:

• Financial modelling: demonstrated the technical skills to build robust financial models.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complicated analyses to simplified insights for senior stakeholders (including Executives and Investors).
• Pragmatism: comfort in using an 80:20 or hypothesis-driven approaches to analyses when deadlines are tight.
• Ownership mindset: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work streams and drive toward outcomes.
• Collaboration: Proven experience in working across functions and stakeholders, building consensus, and driving execution in a fast-paced environment.

Our Core Values

People first. We create collaborative and supportive environments by operating with respect and flexibility to promote mental, emotional and physical health. We practice empathy by treating others the way they want to be treated and assuming positive intent. We are proud of our inclusive diverse team and humble ourselves to learn about and build our connection with each other.

Patient focused. We act with swift determination without sacrificing our expectations of quality. We are driven by providing exceptional solutions for our customers to positively impact patient lives. Considering what is at stake, we challenge ourselves to develop the best solution, not just the easy one. 

Integrity. We hold ourselves accountable and strive for transparent communication to build trust amongst ourselves and our customers. We take ownership of our results as we know what we do matters and collectively we will change the healthcare industry. We are thoughtful and intentional with every customer interaction understanding the overall impact on human health. 

Curious. We ask questions and actively listen in order to learn and continuously improve. We embrace change and the opportunities it presents to make each other better. We strive to be on the cutting edge of science and technology innovation by encouraging creativity. 

Impactful. We take our social responsibility with the seriousness it deserves and hold ourselves to a high standard. We improve our sustainability by encouraging discussion and taking action as it relates to our natural, social and economic resource footprint. We are devoted to our humanitarian mission and look for new ways to make the world a better place. 

Velsera is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Velsera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, colour, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry.