Senior Analyst, FP&A

BioSpace; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics is seeking a proactive FP&A finance business-partner to own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and close support for Research and G&A. This high-ownership role requires collaboration across Finance, Accounting, and Research teams in a fast-paced biopharma setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years FP&A experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a passion for process automation. Location is Brisbane, CA, onsite, with a focus on SOX/GAAP compliance and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of FP&A or finance experience in biotech/pharma
• Experience with Planful and NetSuite a plus
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Analytical, resilient, and able to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting and forecasting for Research and G&A in partnership with department leaders
• Deliver timely quarterly reporting and budget-vs-actual analysis with variance commentary
• Manage quarterly accrual close for Research per SOX controls and GAAP
• Own revenue recognition for Research collaboration agreements (ASC 606)
• Support annual financial planning and long-range planning processes
• Partner across Finance, Accounting, Research, and G&A to support decisions
• Build/improve financial models and scenario analyses for Research and G&A
• Evaluate processes and systems to drive efficiency, including automation/AI

Skills

FP&A

Biotech/Pharma

Excel

PowerPoint

Planful

NetSuite

Automation/AI

Communication

Analytical

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Accounting

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

Planful

NetSuite

Job description

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.

In this role you will own FP&A and finance business-partner support for Nurix's Research and G&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and accounting close support. It is a high-ownership individual-contributor role for someone who wants to take full responsibility for their areas while partnering closely across the organization.

Nurix is a late-stage clinical organization developing targeted protein degradation medicines across a wholly owned and partnered pipeline, so the right candidate is comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment and eager to take on new scope as the business grows. Strong attention to detail, cross-functional partnering, problem-solving, and time management are essential. Must be proactive, deadline-oriented, and a self-starter.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Own the budgeting and forecasting process for Research and G&A in partnership with department and functional leaders
• Deliver timely, accurate quarterly reporting and budget-vs-actual analysis for assigned areas with clear variance commentary, and partner with the business monthly to review forecast changes
• Manage the quarterly accrual close for Research, working with business partners and external vendors to develop and validate accruals in line with SOX controls and GAAP
• Own revenue recognition for Research collaboration agreements (ASC 606), partnering with Accounting
• Support the annual financial planning and long-range planning processes
• Partner across Finance, Accounting, Research, and G&A functions to support decision-making and ad-hoc analysis
• Build and improve financial models and scenario analyses for Research and G&A, including program-level budget and resource-allocation scenarios
• Evaluate current processes and systems and drive efficiency improvements, including through automation and AI tooling

Experience, Knowledge And Skills

• 3+ years of experience in an FP&A or Finance function; biotech/pharma a plus
• Willingness to learn paired with a genuine appetite to take ownership of their areas
• Experience with Planful (or a comparable FP&A planning platform) and NetSuite (or a comparable ERP) a plus
• Interest in improving processes through automation/AI a plus
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Analytical, resilient, and flexible, with a solutions and implementation focus, able to work with minimal supervision in a demanding environment

Education

• Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• CPA or MBA a plus

Fit with Nurix Culture and Values

• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
• Solutions and results-oriented focus
• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

Salary: $130,000 - $158,900

Location: Brisbane, CA - Onsite