Finance Systems Analyst

Posted:
3/13/2025, 7:32:59 AM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
IT & Security

Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies that change the world. We bring together the greatest scientific minds with entrepreneurial company builders and assemble the capital to allow them to take courageous leaps. Those big leaps in human health and sustainability exponentially accelerate scientific progress in areas ranging from cancer detection and treatment to nature-positive agriculture.   

 What sets Flagship apart is our ability to advance biotechnology by uniting life science innovation, company creation, and capital investment under one roof in a way that is largely without precedent. Our scientific founders, entrepreneurial leaders, and professional capital managers are each aligned around an institutionalized process that enables us to innovate and transform for the benefit of people and planet.   

Many of the companies Flagship has founded have addressed humanity’s most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing intractable diseases, improving human health, preempting illness, and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.  

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. 

Position Overview:

Flagship Pioneering is seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Analyst with strong experience in NetSuite to join our Enterprise Applications team. This role is pivotal in supporting and enhancing our Finance, Procurement, Payroll, and related systems, ensuring that they align with our business objectives and strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of NetSuite and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in general, along with a proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • NetSuite Technical Support and Administration
  • Provide technical and functional support for other Finance applications, including ADP (Payroll) and Coupa (Procurement and AP)
  • Build and maintain system configurations and integrations across the ecosystem of Finance-related applications
  • Participate as a core team member in projects to improve, enhance, and integrate software solutions across the company
  • Capture and refine business requirements, prioritize work, and implement system changes
  • Manage the deployment process of system changes to the production environment
  • Provide ongoing technical support for incidents and requests related to Finance systems submitted through the IT Help Desk.
  • Collaborate with software vendors to address system updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
  • Play an active role in the ongoing implementation of Coupa, ensuring successful integration with existing systems.
  • Partner with Finance analysts and end users to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Contribute to the development of the digital roadmap and strategic vision for technologies supporting Finance and related functions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for NetSuite and related applications, staying updated on best practices and emerging trends.
  • Collaborate with a team of business systems analysts to ensure cohesive support across the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on technical experience with NetSuite.  
  • At least 5 years of experience working with ERP systems in an enterprise environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in the biotech industry is a plus.
  • Strong technical skills in building and maintaining integrations, reports, and dashboards.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP) and procurement solutions (e.g., Coupa).
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure optimal system performance.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are dedicated to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:  Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates.  The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team.   Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.

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