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Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the company’s financial planning and analysis process, with a strong focus on operating expenses, forecasting, budget management and consolidated financial reporting. This role will partner closely with leaders across sales, marketing, market access and medical affairs to provide timely, accurate and insightful finance analysis. This person will support the FP&A team in maintaining and enhancing the corporate financial model, ensuring high quality data inputs and meaningful management reporting tools.

Responsibilities

+ Financial Planning & Forecasting

+ Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across commercial, medical and G&A functions

+ Prepare and update detailed expense templates and forecasts; consolidate departmental inputs for review

+ Collaborate with FP&A leadership to ensure all financial assumptions are accurate and consistent with company objectives

+ Present financial data to all levels of the organization to highlight important drivers and metrics, demonstrating a clear understanding of the business objectives and how it translates into financial information

+ Expense Management & Reporting

+ Consolidate and distribute monthly department reports of YTD Operating Expenses vs. budget/forecast to department leaders

+ Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and departmental finance contacts to reconcile data and ensure consistency between actuals and forecasts

+ Partner with functional leaders to track spending, headcount, and vendor commitments; highlight variances and key cost drivers

+ Business Partnering

+ Assist with the preparation of presentations and summaries for department reviews and leadership meetings

+ The key finance business partner to leaders across all G&A functions

+ Partner with budget owners to manage spend within targeted goals and analyze opportunities for spend optimization

+ Modeling & Systems Support

+ Support new system implantation through planning and execution

+ Assist in maintaining and updating the corporate financial planning model and related FP&A tools

+ Prepare supporting schedules and data inputs for corporate consolidation and scenario analyses

+ Contribute to process improvements to increase forecasting efficiency and reporting quality

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

+ 3-5 years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance, ideally within pharmaceuticals, biotech or life sciences

+ Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

+ Familiarity with FP&A systems

+ Strong analytical, organization and communication skills

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

+ Competencies: Methodical, Interpersonal skills, Written and Verbal Communication skills, Strategic, Professionalism, Organizational skills, Self-directed, Teamwork, Adaptability

+ Working Conditions: Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel. _This is a hybrid role based in Xeris’ Chicago office and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office. On-site requirement may change at management’s discretion._

_The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience._

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_As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors._

_The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process_

_NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization._

**Job Locations** _US-IL-Chicago_

**Title** _Senior Financial Analyst_

**ID** _2025-2304_

**Category** _Finance_

**Type** _Full-Time_