Codexis, Inc.
Financial Analyst/Manager
Department:
13 - Accounting & Finance
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redwood City, CA
Reporting To:
Rupak Neupane
Compensation:
$103,000 - $150,000 / year
Description We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst or Finance Manager to join our dynamic and expanding biotech company. In this role, the candidate will be instrumental in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), focusing on developing and maintaining operating models, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing the leadership team with actionable financial insights. The ideal candidate will possess advanced financial modeling abilities, strong proficiency in Excel, and a deep understanding of the biotech or life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve comprehensive operating and financial models to enable strategic decision-making.
Perform ad hoc financial and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance, R&D investments, headcount planning, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Support the company’s annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
Prepare and deliver management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of key drivers and emerging trends.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and G&A teams to gather necessary inputs and facilitate the financial planning process.
Design and implement tools and templates to optimize forecasting and reporting processes, utilizing advanced Excel techniques such as dynamic modeling, sensitivity analysis, and data visualization.
Assist with cash flow forecasting, monitor burn rate, and conduct scenario modeling to support financing decisions and program prioritization.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (MBA or CPA qualification is advantageous).
Three to five years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance, preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
Outstanding skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling, including the ability to independently create flexible, driver-based models.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
Experience working with ERP or planning systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Planful, or similar platforms is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear and actionable insights.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and changing biotech environment, maintaining both rigor and agility in their work.
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave
And More!
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13 - Accounting & Finance
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Redwood City, CA
Reporting To:
Rupak Neupane
Compensation:
$103,000 - $150,000 / year
Description We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Analyst or Finance Manager to join our dynamic and expanding biotech company. In this role, the candidate will be instrumental in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), focusing on developing and maintaining operating models, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing the leadership team with actionable financial insights. The ideal candidate will possess advanced financial modeling abilities, strong proficiency in Excel, and a deep understanding of the biotech or life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve comprehensive operating and financial models to enable strategic decision-making.
Perform ad hoc financial and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance, R&D investments, headcount planning, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Support the company’s annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning activities.
Prepare and deliver management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses, providing clear explanations of key drivers and emerging trends.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, and G&A teams to gather necessary inputs and facilitate the financial planning process.
Design and implement tools and templates to optimize forecasting and reporting processes, utilizing advanced Excel techniques such as dynamic modeling, sensitivity analysis, and data visualization.
Assist with cash flow forecasting, monitor burn rate, and conduct scenario modeling to support financing decisions and program prioritization.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline (MBA or CPA qualification is advantageous).
Three to five years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, or corporate finance, preferably in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
Outstanding skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling, including the ability to independently create flexible, driver-based models.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy.
Experience working with ERP or planning systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Planful, or similar platforms is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear and actionable insights.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and changing biotech environment, maintaining both rigor and agility in their work.
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave
And More!
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