Sr. Financial Analyst I - R&D

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We'd love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology - an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we're so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Sr. Financial Analysts at Tandem also:

• Partner with R&D teams throughout the development lifecycle and stage gates, from ideation through post market surveillance, providing relevant metrics to R&D leadership at each stage.

• Develop and maintain long-range financial forecasts for R&D programs, incorporating technical, regulatory, and market uncertainty through scenario analysis and risk-adjusted assumptions to support disciplined, long-term investment decisions

• Partner with the R&D function to lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting process including headcount, operating expenses and capital expenditures.

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to R&D Executive leadership, influencing decisions through KPI development and financial insights, balancing short-term company needs against longer-term innovation.

• Forecast and track cost-to-complete by program and workstream, updating outlooks dynamically as technical assumptions evolve.

• Translate complex scientific, engineering, and regulatory concepts into clear, financially relevant language and insights for non-R&D finance stakeholders, enabling shared understanding and informed decision-making across the organization

• Partner with R&D business leaders and Human Resources to determine the appropriate headcount and staffing by project, manage the headcount approval process, and maintain a long-term view on resource requirements over the life of the project.

• Support the production of monthly and quarterly presentations for the Board of Directors and senior management including the CEO, CFO, EVPs and Vice Presidents.

• Assist with developing deliverables in support of Tandem's annual strategic planning process.

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within BI systems and train R&D business partners on how to effectively interpret and utilize financial dashboards and reports.

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting deliverables and processes.

• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to Company policies and procedures.

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA (or replace with appropriate office address) and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2 days per week but may vary depending on business demands.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, information systems or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.

• 4-6 years' previous experience in a financial planning and analysis role, business partnering or other finance area.

• Experience supporting multi-year R&D programs with long development timelines and evolving technical and regulatory assumptions. Preference for experience in medical device industry.

• Deep understanding of R&D-driven financial planning, including long development cycles and probabilistic outcomes.

• Understanding of regulatory and clinical drivers (FDA submissions, human factors, clinical studies) and their financial implications.

• Experience building long-range forecasts and business cases for development programs, incorporating scenario analysis, probability weighting, and optionality.

• Experience partnering cross-functionally with engineering, program management, and regulatory, and at all levels of the organization including Executive management.

• Ability to perform complex, R&D-specific valuation analyses, including probability-adjusted cash flow modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, option-like decision frameworks, and portfolio trade-off assessments to evaluate long-horizon, high-uncertainty development investments.

• High level of intellectual curiosity, ability to transfer financial analysis into actionable strategic insights, and proven track record of reliable, detailed and accurate work products.

• Flexibility to adjust to fluctuations in workload based upon changing priorities and team requirements.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and planning applications.

• Experience with automating recurring financial reporting processes by integrating data sources, translating existing manual reports into Power BI (or equivalent) solutions, and using tools like Power Query and Power Automate to ensure efficiency and data integrity.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting base pay range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 annually. Base pay will vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and may also fluctuate depending on candidate's location and the overall job market. In addition to base pay, Tandem offers a competitive compensation package that includes bonus and a robust benefits package.

Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts. You'll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan. Learn more about Tandem's benefits here!

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don't meet 100% of a job description's criteria - maybe you're feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway. Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

REFERRALS:
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow.

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