The PositionArrowhead Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in Verona, WI. Reporting to the Associate Director of Partnership & Operations Finance, this role serves as a strategic finance business partner supporting Plant Operations, CMC, Quality, and Global Safety & Pharmacovigilance.
The Senior Financial Analyst will lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis while providing actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. This role partners closely with functional leaders and Finance & Accounting to improve financial performance, enhance forecasting accuracy, and support the continued growth of Arrowhead's operations.
Responsibilities
- Help lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, periodic forecasts, and ongoing financial projections for Plant Operations, CMC, Quality, and Global Safety & Pharmacovigilance, including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount planning.
- Identify, monitor, and communicate financial risks and opportunities relative to approved budgets and forecasts.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for assigned functional leaders, providing financial analysis and decision support for operational initiatives.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial deliverables, including accruals, journal entries, reclasses, variance analysis, and management reporting.
- Analyze departmental spending trends and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and resource utilization.
- Review and approve purchase orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Review vendor contracts and evaluate financial impact, commitments, and budget alignment.
- Collaborate with Accounting during month-end and quarter-end close activities.
- Leverage financial systems and reporting tools, including Anaplan, Power BI, automation, and AI-enabled technologies, to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and other Finance and Accounting activities as assigned.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or accounting.
- Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Power Query).
- Experience using financial planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar ERP/reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable business insights.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present financial information to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to work independently while driving results.
Preferred- CPA, CMA, and/or MBA
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or R&D organizations.
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry experience.
Wisconsin pay range
$95,000-$110,000 USD
Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.
