Overview

Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance & Analysis Company: Life Sciences Compensation: $95,000 to $110,000 base Location: La Jolla, CA A client of ours is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic finance initiatives, planning, and performance analysis across a complex research-driven environment. This role partners closely with both operational and scientific leadership to drive decision-making, improve processes, and deliver actionable financial insights. Responsibilities: • Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning across multiple funding streams • Analyze financial performance and provide insights to ensure alignment with organizational goals and commitments • Build and enhance forecasting models, KPIs, and reporting tools to support data-driven decisions • Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost efficiencies, and optimization of strategic investments • Partner with leadership to evaluate new initiatives and business opportunities • Develop executive-level presentations and deliver insights to senior stakeholders, including board-level reporting • Perform complex financial analysis in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience in financial analysis within life sciences, biotech, technology, or research-driven environments • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and business drivers • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete data • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting demands • Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a proactive approach to challenges • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across technical and non-technical teams • Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities • Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field; background in investment banking or consulting is a plus By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent neces