Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

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Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: DIREC002388

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Posted: October 15, 2026

Full-Time

Hybrid

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PLN - California

4755 Eastgate Mall

San Diego, CA 92121, USA

PLN - California

4755 Eastgate Mall

San Diego, CA 92121, USA

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Description

• Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

• At Mesa Labs we offer competitive wages, including potential bonus opportunities, equity awards, commission, and a comprehensive benefits package based on the position.

• Base Compensation Range: $157,500 - $197,125 *In addition, you qualify for:

• Annual bonus opportunity of 22% based on company performance

• Annual equity award of $30,000

• Outstanding Benefits and Perks We are proud to offer a variety of benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees:

• Eligible for benefits the first day of the month after you start

• Tiered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options, Health savings (HSA), healthcare & dependent care flexible spending (FSA) accounts

• Company paid short term and long-term disability (unless covered by a state disability plan)

• Company paid life insurance and AD&D

• Flexible Time Off Policy

• Paid sick leave of 48 hours per calendar year

• Eligible employees may receive four (4) weeks paid Care Giver leave after 1 year of service or in accordance with state leave laws

• 401(k) plan that provides a 4% Safe Harbor company match on a 4% employee contribution that begins on Day 1

• Employee Wellness and Financial Assistance Resources through Cigna and NY Life

• Nine (9) paid company holidays per year

• Agena Bioscience® empowers research laboratories worldwide to deliver scalable targeted genomic data. Our open, advanced platform, the MassARRAY® System, provides researchers with insights through a highly multiplexed solution in the areas of mutation profiling, liquid biopsy, pharmacogenetics, and more.

Job Summary

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance business partner to assigned business units and functional leaders, providing financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to drive business performance, profitable growth, and informed decision-making. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support, translating financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

Operating within a publicly traded, global organization, the Director combines strategic thinking with hands-on financial execution. The position works closely with senior business leaders to challenge assumptions, evaluate opportunities, strengthen financial accountability, and support business objectives. The Director leads a small team of financial analysts while maintaining direct responsibility for complex financial models, analyses, and executive-level deliverables.

Duties/Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned business units and functional leaders, providing financial guidance and constructive challenge to support business decisions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business operations, products, customers, markets, and financial and operational performance drivers.
• Partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and actions to improve revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and return on investment.
• Provide financial leadership and recommendations regarding resource allocation, operating expenses, organizational investments, and business priorities.
• Participate in business leadership discussions, influencing decisions through financial analysis, sound judgment, and business acumen.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual operating plans, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial planning for assigned businesses and functions.
• Independently develop and maintain financial models supporting revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount, capital expenditures, and profitability.
• Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets, validate assumptions, and develop realistic, data-driven forecasts.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate potential business outcomes and support decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve forecast accuracy and business performance.
• Coordinate with Corporate FP&A to ensure alignment with company objectives, financial commitments, and reporting timelines.

Financial Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, including analysis of actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
• Prepare financial analyses, management presentations, and executive-level reporting materials.
• Identify and explain key financial variances, business trends, and performance drivers, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs to support accountability and business decisions.
• Partner with Accounting and Controllership to understand financial results, investigate variances, and support accurate management reporting.
• Present financial results, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to business and Finance leadership.

Commercial & Operational Finance

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, and other functions to understand financial performance and business drivers.
• Analyze revenue, pricing, product and customer profitability, sales mix, and margin trends to identify growth and profitability opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency as applicable.
• Develop financial analyses supporting pricing decisions, product launches, customer opportunities, cost improvement initiatives, and operational investments.
• Support working capital management through analysis of inventory, receivables, and other relevant business drivers.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance and partner with business leaders on action plans.

Strategic Initiatives & Business Growth

• Develop financial models and business cases supporting growth initiatives, capital investments, organizational changes, and other strategic decisions.
• Evaluate investment opportunities through return-on-investment analysis, scenario modeling, and assessment of financial risks and benefits.
• Support acquisition-related financial analysis, integration planning, and performance tracking as assigned.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable financial objectives and execution plans.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations supporting business transformation and operational improvement initiatives.

Public Company Reporting & Financial Governance

• Support financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting requirements within a publicly traded company.
• Ensure financial analyses, forecasts, and reporting are accurate, appropriately supported, and consistent with established financial policies and internal controls.
• Partner with Accounting, Controllership, and Corporate Finance to support quarterly and annual reporting activities.
• Prepare financial analyses and materials supporting executive leadership, Board of Directors, and investor-related reporting as requested.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and review practices to support financial accuracy, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Promote financial accountability and disciplined decision-making across assigned businesses.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a small team of financial analysts and sales operations analysts establishing clear expectations, priorities, and performance objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and professional development to strengthen financial modeling, analytical, and business partnership capabilities.
• Maintain direct ownership of complex financial analyses, models, and reporting deliverables while effectively leveraging team resources.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and business relevance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong internal customer service.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes.
• Develop and enhance financial models, reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Leverage ERP and CRM systems, financial planning tools, and business in