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Scripps Research · 1 day ago

SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC FINANCE & ANALYSIS

San Diego, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $230K/yr

10+ years exp

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute known for its significant contributions to innovation and medical breakthroughs. The Senior Director, Strategic Finance & Analysis will drive financial planning and reporting, support strategic decision-making, and partner with executive management to enhance financial health and transparency within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Partners closely with the executive team and serve as a thought leader in meeting short-term financial goals, while also maintaining the foundation for long-term strategy to ensure Scripps Research’s financial commitments are met – internally and externally

Drives annual budgeting and forecasting, and long-range financial planning for the institute

Supports Scripps Research’s leadership by maximizing opportunities in new initiatives /strategic investments, evaluating processes to drive efficiencies, and measuring outcomes

Identifies process gaps and implement solutions to increase transparency, speed, and automation to enable best-in-class forecasting, measurement tools and processes

Is responsible for all financial analyses and management reporting, forecasting and post-close

Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisInvestment BankingManagement ConsultingLife Sciences ExperienceData-Driven InsightsTeam ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityStrategic Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance or similar field; prior background in investment banking or management consulting a plus

Ten or more years of experience, preferably in the life sciences or academic / research institutions, with strong analytic skills and a track record of growing and managing organizations in fast-paced, fluid environments

Ability to understand complex business drivers, develop insights utilizing a data-driven approach and communicate succinctly to a range of different audiences (department heads to executives and the Board of Directors)

Adept in ambiguous situations, flexible and comfortable making decisions using available data points that can be limited and/or imperfect

Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, at times on tight deadlines

Strategic mindset coupled with the ability and willingness to roll up sleeves where necessary and desire to constantly improve the status quo

Experience building and managing highly collaborative and effective FP&A teams supporting multiple organizations / business units

Knowledge spearheading organizational and/or process transformation

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization and ability to influence at all levels

Prior experience building and developing high performing, diverse teams, with a commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency and integrity

Benefits

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)

Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more

Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Free, on-site parking