Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care). 

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst specializes in managing and reporting budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation. This individual will be the financial business partner to specific departments and senior leaders, supporting the overall corporate finance and Financial Planning & Analysis function.

Schedule:

This position is in-office from Monday – Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Position Scope:

• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process
  • Collaborate with functional leadership to develop accurate budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensure key expense drivers are well understood by all stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on monthly and quarterly variances
  • Conduct monthly variance analysis vs. budget, forecast and prior year to gain insights into performance vs. expectations.
  • Prepare and present monthly financial results for assigned areas to finance leadership team and functional leaders.
  • Ensure functional leadership understands variances and potential impact on performance to budget / forecast.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly results
  • Own accrual process for designated functions.
  • Review monthly transactions for accuracy.
• Capital planning
  • Lead the consolidated capital planning and forecasting process working cross functionally to develop annual plans and regular forecast updates.
• Ad hoc support
  • Partner with functional and financial leadership on special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a financial analyst or similar position
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Experience with cloud-based budgeting software such as Adaptive Insights
• General understanding of GAAP
• Strategic mindset
• Willingness to be into the details
• Strong written (Word & PowerPoint) and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and/or R&D finance experience preferred but not required

Why Vericel?

• Cutting-Edge Science: Work with a leading regenerative medicine product that is transforming patient care.
• Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about improving lives.

EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state