Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq ARWR) is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.
Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a state of the art manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.
The Position
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in Verona, WI. Reporting to the Associate Director of Partnership & Operations Finance, this role serves as a strategic finance business partner supporting Plant Operations, CMC, Quality, and Global Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
The Senior Financial Analyst will lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis while providing actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with functional leaders and Finance & Accounting to improve financial performance, enhance forecasting accuracy, and support the continued growth of Arrowhead's operations.
Responsibilities
- Help lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, periodic forecasts, and ongoing financial projections for Plant Operations, CMC, Quality, and Global Safety & Pharmacovigilance, including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount planning.
- Identify, monitor, and communicate financial risks and opportunities relative to approved budgets and forecasts.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for assigned functional leaders, providing financial analysis and decision support for operational initiatives.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial deliverables, including accruals, journal entries, reclasses, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Analyze departmental spending trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource utilization.
- Review and approve purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Review vendor contracts and evaluate financial impact, commitments, and budget alignment.
- Collaborate with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close activities.
- Leverage financial systems and reporting tools, including Anaplan, Power BI, automation, and AI-enabled technologies, to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and other Finance and Accounting activities as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.
- Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query).
- Experience using financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP/reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable business insights.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present financial information to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to work independently while driving results.
Preferred
- CPA, CMA, and/or MBA
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or R&D organizations.
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience.
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 3+ years progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or accounting
- Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query)
- Experience using financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP/reporting tools
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present financial information to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to work independently while driving results
- CPA, CMA, and/or MBA
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or R&D organizations
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience
What We Do
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage, Nasdaq listed (ticker ARWR) company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, our therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Our RNAi-based therapeutics are at the leading edge of genetic-based therapy with the potential to bring life changing treatments for patients. Our Targeted RNAi Molecule (TRiMTM) platform utilizes ligand-mediated delivery and is designed to enable tissue-specific targeting while being structurally simple. The TRiM platform builds on more than a decade of work on actively targeted drug delivery and offers several advantages including simplified manufacturing and reduced costs; multiple routes of administration; and potential for improved safety. Our employees are nimble, science-driven, and innovative professionals. A career at Arrowhead offers the opportunity to collaborate with top notch scientists to rapidly discover and develop RNAi-based therapeutics to add to our growing pipeline. Research and development activities are located in Madison, WI. Our R&D group includes fully-integrated capabilities for chemistry, biology, and toxicology. Madison is an exciting and sophisticated city that includes state government, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin, and major research organizations. Our HQ, clinical and regulatory operations are located in Pasadena, CA. Just north of Los Angeles and resting in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena is known for its natural scenic beauty, vibrant cultural and academic environment and rich architectural setting.
