Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join Aspect's Finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting budget planning, forecasting, monthly operational and financial reviews, project reporting, and various ad hoc projects. The successful candidate will leverage strong business acumen, deep financial expertise, and excellent communication skills to build effective partnerships at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial modeling, analytics, and general financial support to the organization.


• Lead the monthly financial forecasting and annual budgeting processes, including the development, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of forecasting models to ensure accurate financial plans.


• Prepare financial analyses and forecasts on company projects and support external reporting and communication related to those.


• Lead month-end variance analysis and operational reviews, providing insights on financial performance, key drivers, changes versus plan, and identify upcoming opportunities and risks.


• Collaborate with leadership to review actual results, budget variances, and forecast.


• Improve financial knowledge across the business by effectively communicating financial concepts that can be easily understood by all stakeholders.


• Responsible for the development and improvement of tools and dashboards for business users to clearly understand their performance and opportunities.


• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and outliers to assist management with decision making


• Proactively seek opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency of processes and deliverables.


• Provide support for any ad-hoc analysis projects, modelling, and presentation materials as required.

Qualifications                                                                               

• Education + Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with  3-5 years of progressive FP&A experience. Experience in the biotechnology industry would be an asset.


• Technology Skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in NetSuite considered an asset.

Who You Are                                                                                    

• Intellectually Curious: You have a burning desire to learn more and aren’t afraid to ask questions.


• Problem Solver: Excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills, with an in-depth knowledge of financial statements and drivers that impact them.


• Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have strong organizational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail, and adaptability and flexibility.


• Thrive in Ambiguity: You are highly adaptable, agile, and poised when faced with change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.


• Collaborative: Collaborative with an ability to work with all levels in an organization both technical and non-technical.


• Effective Communicator: Proactive with strong presentation and communication skills.


• Go-Getter: You work with a sense of urgency, are results-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial environment. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done.

The hiring range for this role is $72,000 - $103,000, annually. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect. Members of the Aspect team also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression.