Senior Financial Analyst, Strategic Finance – R&D, Reporting

Hinge Health

. Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for R&D .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $123,200 - $184,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic finance, financial modeling, and variance analysis, with a strong command of corporate finance principles. Proficient in using AI to enhance financial analytics and reporting, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive decision-making.

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Strategic Finance ExperienceFinancial Modeling SkillsAdvanced AI ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementFinancial Planning Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisROI AnalysisBudgetingForecastingSensitivity AnalysisScenario AnalysisAccounting KnowledgeSQLGAAP Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal IntelligenceCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing SkillsListening Skills

Tools & Technologies

AdaptiveWorkdayMode AnalyticsExcelGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

R&D FinanceHigh-Growth EnvironmentBusiness CasesFinancial ConsolidationCorporate Forecasting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for R&D
Partner with functional leaders to understand spending drivers and provide decision-ready insights
Advise on strategic questions involving R&D, hardware, AI evolution, unit economics, ROI, and capital deployment
Build financial models that identify trends and turn ambiguity into recommendations
Translate software contract terms into financial forecasts
Collaborate with Procurement and Accounting on accurate financial reporting
Deliver the forward-looking infrastructure ROI framework
Lead financial evaluations of new business verticals and create business cases for strategic projects
Support financial consolidation, corporate forecasting, systems, and reporting
Support quarter-end close, budgeting, and re-forecasting periods
Work with Accounting to ensure timely data flow and tie-out between actuals and forecasts
Automate and improve leadership reports and dashboards
Maintain and improve financial planning and consolidation systems such as Adaptive
Use AI to improve financial analytics, dashboard reporting, and workflows
Lead workstreams and deliver results with autonomy

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in strategic finance, equity research, investment banking, business operations, or a related analytical role
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Ability to evaluate strategic investments and business cases using ROI, unit economics, and margin or cash flow impact analyses
Excellent communication skills and ability to present insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong command of corporate finance principles
Experience with monthly close, budget versus actual analysis, financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and scenario analysis
Prior experience in a high-scaling software or healthcare company
Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with financial planning and consolidation systems such as Adaptive and Workday
Advanced AI proficiency with Claude, OpenAI, and Glean
Financial modeling skills in Excel or Google Sheets
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area
Willingness to work in the office three days per week for the full 8 hours of a typical business day
Experience partnering with R&D, engineering, product, or other functional organizations
Experience with financial consolidation and corporate forecasting, or ability to learn them quickly
Solid accounting knowledge, including connections among the three financial statements, close process, and GAAP versus non-GAAP
Hands-on experience administering or building in Adaptive or a similar planning tool
Experience with Mode Analytics and SQL
Passion for using AI to improve team efficiency
High interpersonal intelligence, including strong listening skills and potential to influence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Gender-affirming care support
Family and fertility planning tools
Travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live
Traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options
2% company 401k match
Learning and development stipend
Discounted company stock through ESPP
Hybrid work arrangement
Dog-friendly San Francisco workplace