Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Analyst on the Financial Planning & Analysis team will support the R&D, Quality, and Regulatory organization and have cross functional responsibilities.  The position will report to the Manager of FP&A and will play a direct role in both the Finance and R&D organizations at Accuray to ensure financial success and achievement of Company objectives. Wearing two hats, they will perform core FP&A responsibilities as the business partner to the R&D department, in addition to serving as the Finance lead for all product development teams. They will provide perspective, guidance, and actionable recommendations within their areas to achieve financial targets. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to collaborate with all areas of the business and become a trusted business advisor. In particular, executive interaction and partnership is critical to the success of this role, with an ability to clearly communicate and interface with the highest levels in the organization.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Manager of FP&A organization supporting the R&D organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core FP&A

• Own all budget activities for the R&D department including but not limited to: annual planning, forecasting, tracking progress to forecast, close activities, and variance analysis
• Understand and communicate key drivers of spend, with an ability to make action oriented recommendations based on business objectives
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis for executive leadership team, Finance team members, and R&D business partners on spend
• Clearly and concisely articulate R&D spend details (projects, trends, objectives, etc.) to all levels of the organization (C-Suite to entry-level)
• Develop strong working relationships with executive leaders such as SVP-Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs and SVP-R&D as your key business partners
• Present monthly forecasts to C-Suite, citing risks, impacts, and overall standing relative to prior forecasts & expectations
• Become a subject matter expert in SAP and Hyperion systems to track and forecast all financial budgeting activities
• Partner with FP&A colleagues to identify, share, and implement best practices
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset in all areas of the role
• Collaborate cross functionally with Accounting, HR, and other departments to ensure proper and compliant financial management

Finance Lead – Product Development Team

• Serve as the Finance lead for all Product Development Teams (PDT)
• Own and maintain pro forma financial modeling such as Net Present Value and Return on Investment on all in-flight projects
• Collaborate with fellow PDT members to understand and forecast the impact new projects will have on the existing business portfolio
• Understand the new project portfolio and communicate all financial metrics, with an emphasis on presenting actional recommendations to business leaders
• Perform sensitivity analysis on key assumptions within financial modeling to understand what-if scenarios and potential avenues to maximize financial outcomes
• Partner with cross functional team members in Accounting, Revenue, Sales & Marketing FP&A, and others to validate key assumptions used
• Perform post-mortems on launched projects with an emphasis on understanding variance analysis and vitality of project(s) to overall business portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, business, or related field
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting experience
• Strong ability to clearly communicate complex ideas effectively across many levels of the organization
• Experience with ERP and Budgeting Systems: e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Essbase
• Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookup functions, shortcuts)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment
• Analytical ability to drive insight into the financials that helps management drive the business
• Ability to solve complex business issues and deal well with ambiguity in a collaborative environment
• Proactive time management skills to deliver work to deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands
• Technical knowledge and fundamental concepts of financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The range for this position is $92,500 – $127,000. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.