[Hiring] Senior Financial Analyst @Sapio Sciences

Role Description

As a member of the Sapio Sciences team, you will be responsible for:

• Owning the monthly/quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for assigned departments or business units.
• Building and maintaining financial models to support revenue, expense, and capacity planning.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders and leadership to provide financial insights & visibility that drive decision-making.
• Preparing variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) with clear, actionable commentary for leadership.
• Developing and tracking operating KPIs and SaaS metrics partnering with Commercial to ensure forward visibility pertaining to risks and opportunities.
• Supporting board decks, investor reporting, and executive presentations with accurate, well-organized data.

In addition, you will:

• Support the accounting team in the application of ASC 606 to complex SaaS and life sciences contracts.
• Review new and amended customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue treatment and timing.
• Partner with Commercial, Sales Operations, Delivery, Finance and Legal on structuring contract terms that align with revenue recognition policies.
• Assist with technical accounting memos and support for quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Responsibilities also include:

• Analyzing pricing models, discounting practices, and deal structures to evaluate margin and revenue impact.
• Supporting the Commercial and Finance in reviewing non-standard contract terms.
• Conducting pricing analysis and benchmarking to inform go-to-market pricing strategy.
• Maintaining and improving pricing models, quote-to-cash workflows, and contract approval processes.
• Managing and negotiating payment terms, ensuring standards are aligned with long-term DSO and cash flow management practices.

Furthermore, you will:

• Support vendor contract review, spend analysis, and budget tracking across departments.
• Partner with department owners on procurement decisions, ensuring cost-effectiveness and budget compliance.
• Assist in vendor negotiations, renewals, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Maintain procurement policies and support PO/invoice approval workflows.

Lastly, you will:

• Contribute to long-range strategic planning and scenario modeling.
• Identify and implement process improvements across FP&A, close, and reporting workflows.
• Support system implementations or enhancements that improve planning, billing, and cross-functional process alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 4-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, with SaaS industry experience required.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, particularly as applied to SaaS/subscription models.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling skills; experience with financial planning tools, including AI enabled practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), resource planning, vendor management and CRM.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnering skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Requirements

• Life sciences or healthcare-adjacent industry experience strongly preferred.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• Prior experience in a growth-stage or PE/VC-backed SaaS company.

Benefits

• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for reasonable adjustments during the application process.