We are looking for a Finance Manager to support research and development finance activities for a large organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will serve as a strategic finance partner, guiding monthly reporting, project analysis, and budget planning while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders. The role combines hands-on financial management with business case support, forecast development, and presentation preparation for leadership discussions.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with research and development stakeholders to provide financial guidance, answer ongoing questions, and deliver timely support for business needs.
- Oversee monthly financial close activities and prepare regular reporting for the Interventional and Visualase therapy portfolios.
- Build, update, and maintain business case models for active and proposed projects, ensuring assumptions and financial impacts are clearly documented.
- Collaborate with project teams to gather and consolidate inputs for forecasts, budget submissions, and leadership-ready financial summaries.
- Contribute as the finance representative on core project teams, offering insight into investment decisions, risks, and performance trends.
- Lead annual budget planning activities for projects and cost centers by working closely with business partners to develop accurate outlooks.
- Prepare clear presentations and status updates that translate financial results into actionable business insights for management.
- Respond to ad hoc analysis requests throughout the month, using data to support decision-making and operational priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, or an advanced degree with at least 4 years of related experience.
- Strong background in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to create and manage detailed financial models and business cases.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships across finance and operational teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with confidence presenting information to leadership audiences.
- Experience supporting project-based finance, research and development organizations, or similar business functions is highly valued.
- Familiarity with tools such as OneStream, Power BI, or SAP is a plus.