Summit Therapeutics

Senior Analyst (R&D Finance/Accounting)

Summit Therapeutics · Palo Alto, CA (US)

Posted 23 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Summit Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 28 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Summit Therapeutics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Summit Therapeutics
moderate
18 stale, 3 reposted of 80 open
Hiring momentum
111 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Analyst (R&D Finance/Accounting) at Summit Therapeutics will support the monthly close process and ensure accurate financial reporting related to clinical trials. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial entries for clinical trials, managing site payments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining SOX controls, and assisting with audit preparations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Summit Therapeutics as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting or related field
  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, SOX controls and month-end close procedures
  • Proficient in handling large-scale financial data using Excel and financial systems
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstratable experience of working within a fast-paced finance function

Nice to have

  • CPA or progress toward designation
  • Experience in the life sciences industry with prior exposure to clinical study accruals

What you get

  • Pay range of $117,000 — $130,000 USD
  • Total compensation may include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other variable compensation

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to high pressure
  • Experience in life sciences preferred but not mandatory

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