PacBio · 1 day ago
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expPacBio is a leading life science technology company that designs and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions. The Senior Financial Analyst will serve as a key business partner to G&A and Marketing leadership, focusing on financial forecasting, budgeting, and operating expense management.
BiotechnologyChemicalGeneticsLife ScienceMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for G&A and Marketing functions
Partner with department heads to understand spending trends, headcount plans, and key initiatives
Build and maintain detailed OPEX models, ensuring data integrity and alignment with corporate targets
Identify and communicate key risks, opportunities, and drivers impacting expense performance
Continuously improve forecasting tools, templates, and planning processes to increase accuracy and efficiency
Review actual results versus forecast and budget, providing clear explanations of variances and actionable recommendations
Partner with Accounting to support the monthly close process, including preparation and review of accrual journal entries and reclass adjustments
Prepare and post monthly accruals for operating expenses, ensuring proper expense recognition and cost center accuracy
Perform headcount and departmental expense reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
Ensure financial data integrity across systems and support internal audit and compliance requirements
Support corporate management reporting, integrating functional forecasts and results into company-wide reporting
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports highlighting financial trends, variances, and strategic insights
Assist in preparation of materials for executive reviews, Board reporting, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Partner with the Director, Finance to streamline reporting packages and enhance visibility into functional spend
Provide ad hoc analysis and modeling to support decision-making on cost optimization, investments, and headcount planning
Contribute to FP&A team initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and process improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
5+ years of progressive FP&A or accounting experience in a corporate environment
Strong understanding of operating expense management, forecasting, and month-end close processes
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Highly organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Preferred
MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
Experience in life sciences, biotech, or technology preferred
Proficiency in SAP and planning tools such as Adaptive Insights or Anaplan a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
Company
PacBio
PacBio is a biotechnology company that designs, develops, and manufactures sequencing systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.96BKey Investors
SoftBankDeerfieldMaverick Ventures
2023-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $85M
2023-06-23Post Ipo Debt· $441M
2023-01-24Post Ipo Equity· $175M
Leadership Team
Stephen Turner
CTO
Recent News
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