Fp&a Associate

Join our team as a FP&A Associate and help us build the best biotech company in Europe!

Turbine is building a computational model of human cellular biology, transforming the understanding of deadly disease, and designing life-saving treatments for patients with cancer. Combining molecular biology with data science, artificial intelligence and massive scale in the cloud, our interdisciplinary team works with leading biopharmaceutical companies across the globe.

Apply if you are excited to take part in building a company at the bleeding edge of bioscience and technology from beautiful Budapest in the heart of Hungary.

Who we are?

Turbine was founded on the premise that a predictive, computational model of biology would revolutionize drug discovery much like computer aided design software transformed engineering.

Our growing team of biologists, data scientists and software developers has spent the last years building this model, allowing researchers to design and refine therapies before running years of biological experiments. Through millions of simulated experiments, Turbine finds the shortest, safest route for new therapies to reach patients, enabling researchers to focus their resources on fighting disease in the most efficient way possible.

About the role

The position is based in Budapest where you will join our Finance team as the FP&A Associate reporting to the VP of Finance. We require collaborators to assume high levels of responsibility immediately, with direct exposure to senior management and external stakeholders. The right candidate will bring a hands-on experience and skills in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, driving business decisions based on complex financial models.

Your responsibilities:

1. Preparing investor reports on a monthly/quarterly basis
2. Collaborating with department heads and project managers to develop and maintain departmental and project-based forecasts, budgets, dashboards, and reporting
3. Preparing annual budget and interim forecasts
4. Conducting scenario analyses and various ad-hoc financial modelling and analyses
5. Performing in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, to provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management
6. Developing and maintaining long-term financial model
7. Support on the fundraising activities
8. Communication with various internal and external stakeholders

Your experience / skills

1. Educational background in finance/economics/accounting or similar area
2. Experience in the budgeting and forecasting processes
3. Expertise in the financial and project modelling, and scenario analysis
4. Minimum 3 years of FT work experience in a FP&A or a business partnering role
5. Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
6. Proficient in written and spoken English language
7. Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills
8. Experience in using accounting software / ERP system
9. Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes
10. Analytical skills and a high level of critical thinking
11. Meticulous person with an attention to details
12. Good organisational and time management skills
13. Ability to work well in a team environment and with senior management
14. Pro-active, resourceful and with a self-starter attitude
15. Presence in the office would be 2-3 days pw

Your experience / skills (nice to have)

1. Chartered accountant
2. Startup (or a small company) experience

This role is based in Budapest, Hungary and you would need to have a valid residency / work permit.