Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a high-impact Senior FP&A Analyst to own operating expense planning, forecasting, and performance management across our G&A, R&D, and Commercial organizations. This role will be a trusted business partner to functional leaders, driving accountability, operational efficiency, and financial transparency in a public-company environment. You will play a critical role in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), periodic forecasts, monthly close, and executive-ready reporting.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the SVP, Research and Product Development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead operating expense budgeting (AOP), strategic planning, and periodic fore castingfor assigned departments (R&D, Sales & Marketing, G&A).
* Complete and maintain driver-based, activity-based, and headcount models (salary,benefits, merit/bonus, contractors, T&E, software, facilities).
* Develop scenario analysis for strategic choices (program funding, vendor consolidation, insourcing vs. outsourcing, etc.) as necessary

*Participate in the month-end accounting close: preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for relevant actual and prepaid accounts.
* Prepare variance analyses vs. plan/forecast/prior year.
* Track and report on operating expense department KPIs
* Prepare executive-ready dashboards and narratives (waterfall charts, trend analysis,run-rate analysis, etc.).
* Provide actionable insights to functional leaders; translate financial data into operational decisions.
* Facilitate budget owner reviews; challenge assumptions and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
* Support vendor spend optimization, contract renewals, and investment cases (e.g.,software, consulting, programs).
* Build/maintain reporting and dashboards in Hyperion and Power BI to enable live data availability to business partners and management.
* Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives both at the Corporate/Global level as well as individual work process level

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

* 2-3+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with direct ownership of

OpEx for multiple departments.

* Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and

headcount modeling.
* Experience with ERP (SAP preferred) and planning tools;

advanced Excel/PowerPoint.
* Demonstrated business partnering with senior functional leaders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*MBA or CPA/CMA.

* Proficiency in Power BI; comfort with SQL or advanced analytics is a plus.
* Experience implementing driver-based and zero-based budgeting frameworks.
* Track record of process automation and building scalable reporting.
* Experience in a public-company environment with working knowledge of SOX controls.
* Experience in medical devices/technology, manufacturing, or other capital
equipment/regulated industries.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.