Sr. Accountant/Sr. Financial Analyst - Join Robert Half in the San Francisco Bay Area

Discover an exceptional career opportunity with Robert Half in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. We are thrilled to partner with a publicly traded biotech powerhouse generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. This Sr. Accountant/Sr. Financial Analyst role offers a unique hybrid of finance and accounting responsibilities, specifically supporting the dynamic Sales & Marketing team. Ideal for seasoned CPA Accountants eager to pivot into Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with dedicated training from the hiring manager. If you're seeking senior financial analyst jobs in biotech or pharma in San Francisco Bay Area, this position combines stability, growth, and innovation.

About the Role

As a Sr. Accountant/Sr. Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to senior leadership. This hybrid position bridges core accounting tasks like journal entries and reconciliations with advanced FP&A functions such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Working closely with Sales & Marketing functional leaders, you'll contribute to budgeting processes, long-range planning, and strategic decision-making. Located in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, this full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending office collaboration with remote flexibility. Perfect for professionals with 3-5+ years in accounting or financial analysis, especially those with pharmaceutical or biotech experience. Robert Half specializes in placing top talent in high-impact finance roles—contact Christina Tran for confidential details.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will be diverse and impactful, focusing on the Sales & Marketing Finance team:

• Prepare precise monthly journal entries, perform detailed account reconciliations, and manage financial cost center tracking files to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis comparing actual results to prior year, budget, and forecasts; deliver monthly financial reports that empower leadership with clear insights.
• Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, landings, and long-range financial planning by preparing and importing data, providing trend analysis and performance insights to senior executives.
• Facilitate the approval workflow for contracts, purchase requisitions, and position requests, upholding compliance standards and meticulous documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to deliver data-driven insights that drive informed business decisions and optimize performance.
• Compile data for ad-hoc reporting requests and actively participate in high-level meetings discussing financial results, business performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Handle additional duties as needed, showcasing your versatility in a fast-paced biotech environment.

These responsibilities position you at the intersection of operational finance and strategic planning, making you indispensable to the organization's success.

Required Qualifications

To excel in this Sr. Financial Analyst role, bring the following expertise:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial planning, or budgeting; pharmaceutical or biotech industry background strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel for modeling, Word for reporting, and PowerPoint for presentations.
• Experience with OneStream financial software is a significant plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to interface with senior leadership.
• CPA certification ideal, especially for those transitioning to FP&A—training provided.

Candidates with biotech or pharma exposure will have a competitive edge in this San Francisco Bay Area finance job market.

Why Join Us

Partner with Robert Half to advance your career at a leading biotech firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Enjoy a competitive salary around $110,000+, hybrid flexibility, and the chance to grow within a $1B+ revenue company. This role offers unparalleled exposure to Sales & Marketing finance, mentorship for FP&A transitions, and a collaborative culture fostering innovation. Benefit from professional development, strategic senior interactions, and stability in the booming biotech sector. Robert Half provides unmatched recruitment support—reach out to Christina Tran today to explore this senior accountant job and elevate your finance career in California's tech-biotech hub. SEO-optimized for top searches: Sr. Financial Analyst jobs San Francisco Bay Area, biotech accounting careers CA, FP&A roles pharma.