About this role
GLAUKOS - FINANCE LEAD, R&D
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA
How will you make an impact?
Glaukos is seeking a Finance Lead that will serve as a strategic partner to the R&D organization, delivering financial insights that support informed decision-making, effective resource allocation, and operational excellence. This role will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis while supporting initiatives that improve financial accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across the R&D portfolio.
What will you do?
- ✓Lead month-end close activities, quarterly forecasts, and annual planning for the global R&D function.
- ✓Develop and maintain study-level financial trackers for budgets, spending, purchase commitments, invoices, and remaining funding.
- ✓Prepare variance analyses and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- ✓Partner with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate accruals.
- ✓Provide financial guidance to department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- ✓Use analytics, automation, and visualization tools to improve reporting and decision support.
- ✓Support business cases for strategic initiatives and product launches.
- ✓Collaborate with teams across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Audit.
How will you get here?
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or a related field.
- ✓5+ years of relevant finance experience.
- ✓Experience developing complex financial models in Excel.
- ✓Hands-on experience with Oracle, SAP, or a comparable ERP system.
- ✓Medical device, pharmaceutical, or R&D finance experience preferred.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Glaukos? Join a collaborative and innovative team where you can make a meaningful impact by providing financial insights that support strategic priorities, operational excellence, and continued growth.
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