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Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Financial Analyst

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Five to seven years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, controlling, financial planning and analysis, project finance, or grant administration is preferred.
  • Experience supporting research and development, engineering, product development, or technology-focused organizations is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insights for business leaders, including variance analysis, trend analysis, scenario modeling, and executive-level commentary.
  • Strong understanding of project accounting, work breakdown structure structures, cost center reporting, accruals, month-end close, and financial controls.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance, R&D, Operations, Procurement, and external partners.
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset and interest in building scalable finance processes, supporting innovation, and helping a growing business make disciplined, data-driven decisions.
  • Must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. export control law.

Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D project controlling activities, including budget development, forecasting, variance analysis, cost tracking, and financial commentary for R&D programs.
  • Administer ARPA-H grant financial processes, including milestone reporting, cost share tracking, WBS and cost object governance, time-reporting support, documentation retention, and audit readiness.
  • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, project management, finance, procurement, and external collaborators to ensure grant-funded activities are properly planned, monitored, reported, and controlled.
  • Support month-end close and financial reporting activities, including accruals, settlements, journal entry support, account reviews, dashboards, and executive summaries covering actuals, forecast, budget, risks, and milestone status.
  • Develop financial models that support the transition from R&D to Commercial, including cost structure analysis, scenario planning, margin modeling, business model scaling, and commercial readiness dashboards.
  • Support intangible development tracking and capitalization analysis by partnering with Finance, R&D, Tax, and Accounting to evaluate project milestones, eligible costs, technical feasibility documentation, and capitalization readiness.
  • Assist with impairment modeling and related financial analysis, including cash flow assumptions, sensitivity analysis, risk indicators, and management reporting for development programs and intangible assets.
  • Support audit, tax, government funding, and compliance requests by maintaining accurate records, timely financial evidence, and clear process documentation.
  • Strengthen financial controls, streamline processes, and improve operational finance support as the business grows in scope and complexity.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree or professional certification is preferred.
  • Experience with grant administration, government-funded programs, milestone-based contracts, or audit-supported financial reporting is a plus.
  • Exposure to intangible asset development, capitalization assessments, impairment modeling, discounted cash flow analysis, or valuation-related finance work is preferred.
  • Commercial finance experience, including order-to-cash, revenue, gross profit, margin analysis, or business model scaling, is beneficial as the organization prepares for commercialization.
  • Experience with SAP, dashboards, digital planning tools, or business intelligence platforms is preferred.

About the Company

Varian

Tech-enabled radiation oncology hardware and software

Varian, part of Siemens Healthineers, focuses on oncology by providing integrated radiation oncology solutions that combine software, hardware, patient data, and care teams. Its offerings include treatment-planning software, radiation therapy machines, and data-management systems that work together to enable precise cancer treatments. The company differentiates itself through an integrated platform approach and services like Oncology-as-a-Service (OaaS), which lets healthcare providers adopt advanced radiation oncology with ongoing service support rather than large upfront investments. Varian serves healthcare providers such as hospitals and cancer centers, helping them deliver coordinated care and improve patient outcomes. Its goal is to reduce the fear of cancer by using data and technology to support clinicians in delivering effective treatments.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
1948

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