Summary:

We are seeking an initiative-taking and results-driven Senior Financial Analyst / Manager that is ready to take a leading role within our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the role will support financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting across all functions at Verastem.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Assist with short-term and long-term financial planning including the development and execution of annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across departments
Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecast; provide actionable insights
Streamline the delivery of timely, relevant, and accurate data to stakeholders
Provide operational FP&A support in the form of expense reporting, performance variances, and root cause analysis

Performance Tracking, Data Visualization & Reporting

Build and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Workday Adaptive Planning
Design, implement, and maintain Performance Management Packages across all functions of Verastem
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for leadership
Ensure data integrity and consistency across reporting tools and sources
Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline processes
Implement tools, models, and workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy

Participate in other ad-hoc projects, roles, and workload sharing between Finance and Accounting as appropriate

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in financial reporting/analysis or related field experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with financial planning tools (Workday Adaptive Planning preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
Effective communication skills, ability to effectively interact with others at all levels, within and outside of finance. Ability to tailor communication to the audience to achieve desired results
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Excellent collaborator
Self-motivated with a desire to learn and be challenged

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