Financial Analyst 2, Discovery

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, R&D FP&A, this role will be an integral part of the R&D Finance team.  Supporting our Discovery business leaders, this team member will provide value-added analyses and insights through forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and variance analysis.  The Discovery function currently encompasses the Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, and Toxicology departments, but may evolve to better align with Crinetics’ growth strategy.  Within Crinetics, Discovery is the research engine that produces drug candidates for nomination to enter clinical development. This role will also provide additional project-related support to the Financial Planning & Analysis team as well as perform ad-hoc analysis as needed. This position is hybrid and will be based out of our San Diego HQ.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as a business partner liaison between Discovery leadership and FP&A
• Assist functional leaders in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast process with a proactive mindset
• Collaboratively work with Discovery function to understand and analyze their P&Ls and identify trends to improve financial forecasting
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders to support efficient and effective business decisions
• Build successful cross-functional relationships with budget owners
• Conduct monthly budget vs actual variance analysis
• Maintain and update monthly financial reports for budget owners
• Monitor and approve purchase requisitions to ensure alignment with budget
• Produce ad-hoc analysis and reporting as necessary
• Drive continuous improvement of internal financial reporting and forecasting processes

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in corporate finance or FP&A
• Solid understanding of financial reports (primarily P&L)
• Familiarity with FP&A software and ERP platforms (Netsuite and Adaptive experience preferred, but not required)
• Strong experience working in excel
• Precise attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize in deadline-driven environment

Preferred:

• R&D biotech/pharma experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range:  70,000-$87,000

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Vaccination requirement:

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $70,000 - $87,000