Sr. Analyst, Operational FP&A

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector seeks a Senior Analyst, Operational FP&A, to support financial planning and decision-making across various operational departments. This role requires collaboration with teams, maintaining financial tools, and analyzing performance to drive strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Exceptional analytical skills to process large amounts of information.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and financial plans.
• Provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Build financial models to evaluate business cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

NetSuite

Tableau

Workday Adaptive

Power BI

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst, Operational FP&A will play a key role in supporting financial planning, analysis, and decision-making across Baylor Genetics' operational functions, including Laboratory Operations, R&D, Product Development, and G&A departments. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate forecasts, analyze performance, and support strategic initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally in diagnostics, biotech, or healthcare.
  • Exceptional analytical skills to process large amounts of financial and statistical information
  • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP and BI tools (e.g., NetSuite, Tableau, Workday Adaptive, Power BI).
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft PowerPoint updating and creating presentations that explain financial results.
  • Ability to take initiative, engage staff, and create change.
  • Excellent in time management - proven ability to work on and manage multiple projects within tight timelines and in a fast-paced growth environment.
  • Must be self-motivated with strong work ethic, desire to learn, attention to detail, and have a dedication to quality.
  • Must possess excellent written, presentation, and oral business communication skills.
  • Adaptable to change in a rapidly growing company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forecasting & Planning
  • Assist in the development of annual budgets and long-range financial plans for operational departments.
  • Maintain and update financial tools, databases, models, and queries to reflect changes in business assumptions and operational performance.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to gather inputs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
  • Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis for projects such as RFPs, new product launches, and market expansion.
  • Support resource allocation decisions through cost-benefit and ROI analysis.
• Project Finance
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate business cases for commercial initiatives.
  • Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario testing to assess risk and return.
  • Assist in preparing materials for executive and board-level presentations.
• Operational Finance Support
  • Track and report on cost savings initiatives and operational efficiency metrics.
  • Support cost accounting processes, including BOMS (Bill of Materials) updates and research.
  • Assist department leaders with Capital Approval Requests (CAR), ROI calculations, and investment documentation.
  • Contribute to month-end close activities, including variance analysis and financial reporting.
  • Support the Director in developing dashboards and tools to monitor operational departments performance.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct as outlined in the Baylor Genetics Compliance Program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.

EEO Statement:

Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job's performance. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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