Finance Analyst

From target to the clinic. AbCellera’s platform integrates biology, computation, and engineering to develop impactful antibody-based medicines. We’re scientists, engineers, and business professionals who work together to turn scientific insights into breakthrough medicines. We pursue truth and scientific rigor. We think independently, act with conviction, and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown. We offer the opportunity to stretch and explore, and to work on things that matter.

We are looking for a top-performing Finance Analyst to join our Vancouver team to support strategic decision making on a growing portfolio of preclinical and clinical assets. You will contribute to maintaining our long range operating forecasts and projections through collaboration with leaders and project teams across the organization. If you are detail orientated, curious, excited about clear analysis and data, and keen to work in the drug development sector, we’d love to hear from you. 

How you might spend your days

• Working closely with cost centers and project leads building forecasts and guiding your teammates through the process
• Generating analyses to improve accuracy of forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving strong decision making throughout the organization
• Partnering with leaders, enabling them to effectively manage long- and short-term operating plans and projections through monthly reporting, determining key drivers of spend, and providing data-driven insights
• Supporting the building of business cases for initiatives and investments as well as tracking progress against execution and realization of value
• Supporting our monthly management reporting and quarterly forecasting processes, identifying risks and opportunities, while proactively improving the process as needed
• Building and improving on data workflows, governance, business processes, and forecasting/valuation models for a variety of applications across the business
• Investigating and modeling impacts of new initiatives
• Providing general support to your Finance teammates as needed

We'd love to hear from you if

• You have a penchant for logic and data, and an interest in AI solutions
• You seamlessly navigate ambiguity, enjoy managing multiple assignments simultaneously, and bring clarity and structure to complex tasks and data
• You are a strong communicator with proven experience driving decision making through guiding those invested in deeper analysis
• You have previous experience in FP&A or a similar role, hold a post-secondary degree in a relevant field, and/or hold a related professional designation (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) 
• You work well in cross-functional teams, including with senior leaders, and are comfortable contributing to discussions with a value and financial perspective
• You have advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• You have experience with SAP, SAC, and/or other analytical applications 
• You are a self-starter with proven experience developing processes and solving complex problems
• You love to constantly be learning, have a flexible mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment
• You demonstrate a strong interest in understanding AbCellera’s business and the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical sector more broadly

What we offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $78,200 - $97,800 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution. 

You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. And you’ll find we prioritize teams and social groups to build community and connections across AbCellera.

About AbCellera

AbCellera is a global company focused on delivering breakthrough medicines that alleviate suffering, extend lives, and improve health. Our platform includes fully integrated capabilities to create first-in-class and best-in-class antibody medicines, from discovery to clinical manufacturing. 

We are using our technological advantage to develop programs across multiple indications including endocrine and metabolic conditions, oncology, and inflammation and autoimmunity. We’re advancing programs involving complex transmembrane proteins, bispecifics, and antibody drug conjugates. 

Creating medicines is the most important work we can do. When tenacious people share a vision and work together, they can truly have a positive impact. That’s why we hire for character and intelligence, not just for CVs or experience. 

We look for people with drive and energy. People we trust. People who need to know their days are being well spent. That their work really matters. In the end, our success will be measured by the impact of our medicines. 

To apply

Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23308 in your cover letter. We receive a large volume of applications and are only able to contact those who are selected for an interview. All communication from our Talent Discovery team will come from an @abcellera.com email address.

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