Over the coming years, biotech will fundamentally rewrite the way we live. Gene editing and cell therapy are dramatically changing how we treat cancer and other major illnesses. Biofuels and biomaterials are transforming the cars we drive, the clothes we wear, and the makeup of everyday objects. Crop science and synthetic biology are producing sustainable and ethical food. Benchling’s mission is to accelerate the research that propels us towards this reality, and magnify its impact, through modern software.

Every day, scientists around the world use Benchling’s applications, platform, & analytics in their efforts to solve humanity's most pressing problems. For these scientists, Benchling is the central technology they use to conduct their research. Our customers include pharmaceutical giants, leading biotechs, and the world's most renowned research institutes.

Benchling is looking for a business oriented Head of Strategic Finance, who will be responsible for building out and overseeing the FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) and BizOps (Business Operations) functions.  We are looking for a proven leader, results-oriented, with a track record of accomplishing objectives in a complex environment. Equally important is solid business judgment, high integrity and ability to partner with the senior management team to drive the strategic vision of the company. The successful candidate will regularly collaborate with senior management, the business and functional group personnel worldwide, as well as our various professional service providers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a fast-growth corporate environment, have built organizations to scale for rapid growth, and have a history of experience that includes public company environment and requirements, and public accounting. Prior experience with Subscription businesses/SaaS is strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate across the company with executives and key business leaders to provide financial analysis, analytical rigor and evaluate strategic initiatives
• Partner with other finance areas (most notably Accounting and Investor Relations) to support month-end close, flux review processes, and financial reporting
• Build, guide, manage and mentor a high-performing global FP&A and BizOps team
• Work alongside our executive team to establish a strategic roadmap and growth targets
• Create financial models, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Create internal & external executive reporting documents including board, close and other management presentations
• Analyze monthly results and/or trending data to support the monthly estimate and include risk and opportunity assessments
• Determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, variables, and modeling techniques to develop and deliver forecasts. Develop reports and monitor metrics for forecasting
• Help develop the right operating rhythm for the company (weekly/monthly reporting, MBRs/QBRs, OKRs, etc.)
• Refine data systems and tools to track performance, provide reporting solutions and enhance operational insights
• Develop key highlights/KPIs to drive business performance and track growth initiatives
• Assist in projects in support of strategy and business development initiatives
• Build outstanding and effective relationships with cross-functional teams

YOU

• 15+ years of progressive experience and demonstrated growth including a minimum of 10 years in Finance/FP&A positions
• Experience with a fast-growing company with scale
• Public company quarterly close and reporting cadence experience
• Proven success serving as a change agent in a high-growth and scale environment
• High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail while delivering against tight deadlines
• Highest ethical standards, integrity, authenticity, credibility, and character
• Strong track record of maintaining relationships and communicating with a wide range of partners
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects and tasks

OUR VALUES

• Empower through information. We explain the “why” behind every decision, unless there are highly sensitive circumstances. We're honest about how we're doing, especially in difficult times. We believe that sharing information builds trust and enables better decision-making.
• Rely on tenacity. Hard work is one of the greatest factors to determine success and is fully under our control. We must make the most of every day by bringing the highest level of determination. Dreaming big is not enough.
• Raise the bar. Pushing ourselves and others to improve will be uncomfortable and at times result in failure. However, it's critical to our success. We're dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels challenged to improve.
• Build a lever. We choose to build tools and infrastructure that will help others make world-changing innovations. There's less glory in it, but in the words of Archimedes, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world."

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Work with a talented yet humble team
• Competitive compensation & equity package
• 401k
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly health & wellness stipend
• Weekly virtual social events, and annual company retreats
• *$1,000 work-from-home stipend 

In following best practices and safety protocols, all Benchling employees are expected to work remotely until we are further advised that it is safe for employees to resume work in their respective office locations.

*To support remote work conditions, Benchling provides each employee a one-time stipend of $1,000 upon commencing employment, and additional discounted employee purchase plans for home-office equipment. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.