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Job Description
REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: Reports to the Manager of FP&A organization supporting the R&D organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core FP&A
- Own all budget activities for the R&D department including annual planning, forecasting, tracking progress to forecast, close activities, and variance analysis.
- Understand and communicate key drivers of spend, making action-oriented recommendations based on business objectives.
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis for executive leadership, Finance team members, and R&D business partners on spend.
- Articulate R&D spend details (projects, trends, objectives) clearly to all levels of the organization.
- Develop strong working relationships with executive leaders such as SVP-Global Quality & Regulatory Affairs and SVP-R&D.
- Present monthly forecasts to C-Suite, citing risks, impacts, and overall standing relative to prior forecasts & expectations.
- Become a subject matter expert in SAP and Hyperion systems for financial budgeting activities.
- Partner with FP&A colleagues to identify, share, and implement best practices.
- Foster a continuous improvement mindset in all areas of the role.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, and other departments for compliant financial management.
Finance Lead - Product Development Team
- Serve as the Finance lead for all Product Development Teams (PDT).
- Own and maintain pro forma financial modeling such as Net Present Value and Return on Investment on all in-flight projects.
- Collaborate with PDT members to understand and forecast the impact of new projects on the existing business portfolio.
- Communicate all financial metrics of the new project portfolio, emphasizing actionable recommendations.
- Perform sensitivity analysis on key assumptions within financial modeling to explore potential avenues for maximizing financial outcomes.
- Partner with team members in Accounting, Revenue, Sales & Marketing FP&A to validate key assumptions.
- Perform post-mortems on launched projects to understand variance analysis and project vitality.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, business, or related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
- Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting experience.
- Strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively across many levels of the organization.
- Experience with ERP and Budgeting Systems: e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Essbase.
- Strong Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookup functions, shortcuts).
- Analytical ability to drive insight into the financials that helps management drive the business.
- Ability to solve complex business issues and deal well with ambiguity.
- Proactive time management skills to deliver work to deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands.
- Technical knowledge and fundamental concepts of financial analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
To qualify for this position, candidates must furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
EEO Statement
At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team and project. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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