Financial Analyst at Niagen Bioscience in Tustin, CA

Summary: Niagen Bioscience is a global bioscience company focused on NAD+ technology and solutions for healthy aging. The Financial Analyst will contribute to financial planning and analysis, prepare reports, and support cross-functional teams in decision-making. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans - Perform variance analysis by comparing actuals to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and trends - Build and maintain financial models to support business planning and scenario analysis - Gradually take on ownership of specific areas of the P&L as experience grows - Prepare recurring financial reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking for leadership - Analyze revenue, expenses, and key performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities - Participate in monthly and quarterly close processes through reporting and analysis - Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders - Partner with teams such as Marketing, Operations, Research & Development, Sales to support financial decision-making - Contribute to the Evaluation of new initiatives, investments, and cost optimization opportunities - Provide ad hoc analysis and support strategic projects - Maintain and organize financial datasets, ensuring accuracy and consistency - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, automation, and efficiency - Participate in the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools - Structured exposure to core FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning - Opportunity to take increasing ownership of financial models, reporting, and business partnerships - Direct visibility into leadership decision-making and company performance Required Qualifications: - 1 – 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, consulting, or related field (internships included) - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline - Strong Excel proficiency Required, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, basic modeling, and financial model maintenance - Cross-Functional Partnership: Partners effectively with cross-functional teams to contribute and support planning, performance analysis, and to ensure aligned messaging and coordinated initiatives - Ability to work with data and translate insights into business recommendations - Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment - Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail - Analytical and Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses data and insights to guide recommendations and evaluate effectiveness - Integrity and Sound Judgment: Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and decisions Preferred Qualifications: - Having experience with financial systems (such as NetSuite) and BI tools (including Tableau and Power BI) is a strong plus Required Skills: Financial Planning, Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, KPI Tracking, Data Analysis, Excel, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Financial Systems, NetSuite, Business Intelligence Tools, Tableau, Power BI, Analytical thinking Benefits: Affordable health benefits, Company sponsored life insurance, Wellness initiatives, Retirement savings with company match, Paid time off, Career growth opportunities, Flexible/hybrid work environment