Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will provide financial planning, reporting, business insight, and analysis to support all functions across the organization. The role involves serving as a business partner who works in a corporate planning system to support and collaborate with business functions, driving business decisions, growth, and profitability through financial data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Accounting on the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, pre-paid, etc.
• Review contracts and purchase requisitions to ensure financial compliance
• Aid in preparing Quarterly Audit Committee and Board of Directors presentations
• Perform balance sheet, P&L, cashflow analysis, including COGS and CAPEX/Fixed Assets analysis, to support operational decision making
• Prepare regular financial reports and dashboards to provide insights into business performance
• Maintain and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to commercial activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quarterly forecast, annual budget, and short/long-range plans
• Monitor budget versus actual performance and provide variance analysis and commentary
• Identify opportunities for cost control and revenue growth
• Build and maintain financial models to support commercial strategies and investment decisions
• Conduct scenario analysis to evaluate the potential impact of different strategies on financial outcomes
• Partner with cross-functional teams on various projects and initiatives
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to answer specific business questions and support decision making
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvements/efficiencies, communicate findings, and implement solutions

Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• An eagerness to collaborate with colleagues to share insights and ensure timely execution of project plans
• Ability to coordinate and lead processes as well as process improvements involving cross-functional teams across multiple geographies with customer focus and a high level of integrity
• Good business judgement with an ability to constructively challenge assumptions and take an independent stance when appropriate
• Strong leadership skills with ability to operate with minimal direction and to work independently in setting priorities and achieving objectives
• Superior analytical skills and ability to think creatively and strategically
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of the Company's markets, products, and industry trends
• Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong knowledge of accounting (GAAP) and financial principles
• Experience with Adaptive and Power BI financial planning system and ERP systems required
• In-depth FP&A experience at a start-up, as well as the foundation of best practices which comes from having worked within a larger organization
• Experience with data analytics, business visualization, and systems automations
• Sophisticated financial modeling experience, including the buildout of detailed operating models and dashboards from scratch
• Experience with enterprise planning software (Great Plains, Management Reporter, etc.), including design and on-going efficiency enhancements
• Demonstrated track record of leading and collaborating cross-functionally to gain buy-in, support, and assistance from key stakeholders

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 7 years of financial experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; commercialization experience preferred