Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

August Bioservices is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis to join the Finance department. As the Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis you will operate as the frontrunner in the company’s planning, budgeting and expense management process. Responsible for managing the cash flow, operating and capital expense budgeting and forecasting efforts through close collaboration with the company CFO and reporting to the Finance Manager. Take the lead and solve issues related to financial evaluation, forecasting, planning, resource allocation and spending prioritization. Effectively partnering with sponsors across the company to ensure budget communication and alignment occurs across multiple decision levels. With a strong understanding of the business drivers, responsible for increasing the value of information and analysis provided to key business partners and driving the business to make clear and effective decisions. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and maintain dynamic financial models for long-range plans, 18-month cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis 
• Assist in preparing clear and concise financial reports, including board materials, and budget variance analysis 
• Comfortable with communicating financial trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Lead and manage high-impact presentations for key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication
• Must be highly proficient in PowerPoint, with strong skills in developing and designing slides covering market analysis, financial performance, and operational metrics to be presented to management and the company’s board
• Develop and maintain complex financial models in Excel, utilizing advanced formulas (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, ARRAY formulas), pivot tables, data tables, and charts for decision-making
• Support both annual operating plan budgeting activities and monthly forecasting processes through development and maintenance of analytical financial models 
• Support the Executive Management Team with key information to drive best practices and update the monthly forecast. 
• Assist in analysis of monthly, quarter-to-date, and year-to-date actual variances vs. budget and forecast. 
• Implement monthly reporting packages that include full financial statements, detailed reporting of key expenses and other financial metrics (margins, volumes, cash movement, working capital,etc.) 
• Build and analyze multiple business case scenarios to evaluate financial outcomes, assess risks, and support strategic decision-making 
• Be part of the project development, follow up and review for the new investments. 
• Developing monthly billing for the company’s largest customer. 
• Maintain accurate revenue and variable expenses forecast by working with Directors. 
• Maintain department profit and loss reports.
• Maintain department monthly budgets to actual for accurate forecast process
• Recommend and implement improvements to business planning, finance, and reporting process. 
• Perform other financial modeling and analysis as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Finance, Accounting, or Economics undergraduate degree required. CMA/CPA or MBA is considered a plus.
• 5+ years experience in a budgeting/financial planning role with strong accounting knowledge. 
• Accrual accounting practices and a good understanding of USGAAP. 
• Ability to develop strong partnership and team-building relationships with finance team and all personnel. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with an attention to quality and timely analyses and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and highly self-motivated.
• Strong Excel skills required, proficient in Word and PowerPoint.
• QuickBooks knowledge considered a plus.
• Some business tax knowledge a plus but not required. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
• Time management, prioritization and organizational skills are required.
• Experience working in a startup environment and building financial processes from scratch is a plus 

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.