Financial Analyst II, R&D Strategic Finance

Role Overview

The Financial Analyst II, R&D Strategic Finance, supports financial strategy, planning, and analysis across a complex portfolio of sponsored research and institutional funding. This role partners closely with principal investigators (PIs) and administrative leadership to provide forward-looking financial insights, manage funding constraints, and support decision-making in a dynamic, grant-driven environment.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain complex financial projections, monitor and analyze funding utilization, manage multiple reporting deliverables, and serve as a primary financial partner to principal investigators (PIs) and research teams.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in financial analysis within life sciences, academic research, healthcare, or similarly complex, matrixed environments, and experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis within life sciences, academic research, healthcare, or similarly complex, matrixed environments
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and strong proficiency in Excel
• Ability to understand business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data-driven approach, and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (principal investigators to executives)
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships across scientific and administrative teams
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or similar field

Benefits

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking