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Robert Half Sr. Financial Analyst-R&D in New Castle, Delaware
Description
Job Type: Fulltime with Benefits
Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 + 15% Bonus
Hybrid-3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Preferred Industries: Manufacturing, Pharma, Chemicals, or Utilities.
Location: New Castle, DE
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our clients R& D Strategic Finance Team. This role offers the unique opportunity to play a critical dual role, serving as a financial planning and analysis (FP& A) partner to R& D leadership and a strategic business operations partner to the entire R& D organization. You will play a key role in analyzing financial performance, developing financial models, shaping R& D strategy including supporting M& A activity, and translating complex financial information into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making across R& D.
Responsibilities
• R& D FP& A: Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast for R& D leadership with the goal of driving actionable insights into operational and financial performance of the business.
• Strategic Finance: Conduct in-depth financial analysis of R& D costs, investments, and returns on investment (ROI), identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Liaise with operations and product management team to consolidate and report the weekly updates, monthly actuals, monthly forecasts and provide support for monthly operations reviews.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support market forecasts and trend analysis.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor relevant metrics to measure market performance.
• Create reports and dashboards to visualize data and present findings to company leadership.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Resource Optimization: Support the Director in leading R& D’s annual and long-range planning process, effectively managing global R& D resources.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and dissect financial performance, highlighting trends and recommending possible adjustments to drive operational effectiveness and efficiency on the path to profitability.
• Present to executives and senior leadership with detailed financial data and analysis to drive effective business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R& D including Product and Engineering to ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives and drive key initiatives and KPIs
• Provide strategic and operational due diligence support during R& D-focused acquisitions, including financial due diligence and post-merger integration planning
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree required, accounting, finance, or economics preferred
• Minimum 3 years of combined financial analysis, business analysis, and/or accounting experience required
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business planning tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong focus on innovation
• Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance principles
• Solid understanding of P& L statements and variables affecting profitability
• Solid project management skills, ability to independently manage tasks on time
• An MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus
• Familiarity with R& D cost accounting principles a plus
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
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