Financial Analyst

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis processes that support our company's strategic goals. Your insights will guide decision-making across the organization, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to maximize growth and operational efficiency.

Role responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and management of the company’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand and challenge financial assumptions, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Prepare detailed financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives, go-to-market plans, product development, and investment decisions.
• Monitor key financial metrics, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Support investor relations by preparing financial reports, presentations, and narratives for stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and analyses, including M&A activities, scenario planning, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA with 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or related roles, preferably in a technology company.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Python
• Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and key financial metrics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and levels of an organization.
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the technology sector.
• Familiarity with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, SAP).
• MBA with 2 years of experience in investment banking.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Salary/Pay Range:

For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 – 170,000 equity benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

Benefits:

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.