Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A

Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A at Scientist.com in Solana Beach, CA, hybrid role focused on building data architecture and financial models to drive growth and inform strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for management, banks and PE stakeholders; perform variance analysis to explain actuals vs forecasts.
• Strategic Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing re-forecasting efforts using Datarails.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Sales to align financial forecasts with business activity and strategic initiatives.
• Data Extraction & Architecture: Build and maintain optimized data extraction processes, including NetSuite Saved Searches, Analytics Workbooks, and SuiteScripts; SQL queries for Superset; and internal data warehousing.
• Project Management: Oversee individual projects from initial planning through completion.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with high‑growth startups, life sciences, tech, or private equity backed environments is highly preferred.
• Expert level Excel skills with complex modeling experience.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and reporting tools like Datarails and Superset.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction.
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail when working with large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex financial data into clear, concise information.
• Self-organized and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment.

Technologies

• NetSuite
• SQL
• Superset
• Datarails

Benefits

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, with eligibility for annual bonuses.
• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (95% paid by the company).
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in-office) at our Solana Beach headquarters.
• Flexible time off to support peak performance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Health savings account and paid time off.
• Happy hour and other wellness perks.

About Scientist.com

Scientist.com is a life-science AI powered marketplace and procurement platform. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, the company unifies supplier search, competitive bidding, contracting, compliance and analytics in a single secure workspace to simplify drug discovery and development.

Hiring Philosophy

Scientist.com is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace for all applicants and teammates. The company recruits from diverse candidate pools regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other status.

Pay

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

• What city and state do you live in?
• Are you able to work in our Solana Beach office 3-4 days per week (M-F)?
• Tell us a little about you, including an interest and your favorite lunch.

Location note: Solana Beach, CA, hybrid role with in-office days.