We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Finance Operations Lead to support our internal finance processes, assist with corporate logistics, and manage ongoing finance-related projects. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong understanding of administrative processes, excellent organizational skills, and a keen interest in accelerating financial management within a technology-driven environment.
The Finance Operations Lead will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including financial administration, project management, and providing support for procurement and corporate travel. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining accurate records, supporting process improvements, and providing exceptional organizational support. This role reports directly to the CFO and works closely with the Director of Finance and various departments to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency.
You Will:
- Assist in finance-related projects, such as system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support project deliverables and timelines
- Track and report on project progress, flagging potential risks or issues as they arise
- Contribute to creating and updating process documentation and controls to ensure consistency and efficiency in financial operations
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures by researching issues identified by the finance team and coordinating efforts to meet deadlines
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and filing systems, both digital and physical
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes by gathering necessary documentation and data from stakeholders
- Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes by addressing discrepancies and following up on outstanding items
- Help facilitate the procurement process, including vendor coordination and maintaining accurate records
- Track and report on project progress, flagging potential risks or issues as they arise
- Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external auditors
- Assist in managing the corporate travel program, ensuring compliance with company policies and cost control measures
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in finance operations or administrative support, preferably at an early/growth stage startup or within the software or technology industry
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace, particularly Excel or Google Sheets
- Basic knowledge of financial systems and software (e.g., ERP systems, expense management tools)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
BenchSci’s vision is to bring novel medicine to patients 50% faster by 2025. To achieve this, we're exponentially increasing the speed and quality of life-saving research by empowering scientists with the world’s most advanced biomedical artificial intelligence.
Backed by F-Prime, Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI fund), Inovia Capital, and TCV, our platform accelerates science at 16 of the top-20 pharmaceutical companies, and over 4,300 leading research centers worldwide.
We’re a remote-first company recognized for our impact and culture as a Deloitte Tech Fast 50TM, CIX Top 10 Growth, Great Place to Work®, and top-ranked organization on Glassdoor.
