Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

The FP&A lead within the Finance team is responsible for driving strategic financial planning and analysis across a dynamic biotechnology organization. Partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams, the FP&A lead will oversee budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, ad hoc support and strategic decision support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and act as the financial advisor for R&D and G&A Departments providing support for day to day activities and ad hoc projects; align R&D spend with scientific priorities, oversee clinical trial expense reviews and cost forecasting for ongoing and planned studies
• Drive building of budgets and quarterly forecasts, preparation of timely and meaningful management reports highlighting status of key milestones, and regular reviews of budget variances
• Identify and quantify variance drivers by function, conducting trending analysis to surface forecast risks, and discussing risks & opportunities to support go/no-go decisions
• Month-end close support including month-end close accruals, troubleshooting or following-up with accounting and the business
• Maintain and refresh program dashboards tracking R&D spend, clinical trial metrics, and cash burn rate; develop data visualizations and automate reporting processes to drive operational efficiency and transparency
• Perform routine FP&A activities such as FP&A master data structure administration, requisition reviews, contract reviews, PO management and internal and external reporting to internal stakeholders and external collaborators
• Key collaborator on long range strategic planning. Prepare scenarios and ad hoc analyses to support executive decision making, including scenario planning for pipeline prioritization, clinical program trade-offs, and capital allocation across therapeutic areas
• Prepare management reports for executive leadership and board meetings; support quarterly financial filings and investor discussions as needed, translating complex clinical and operational data into clear financial narratives
• Validate GL Account Coding — Review all purchase orders to ensure expenses are mapped to the correct General Ledger (GL) accounts, aligning with the company's chart of accounts and cost categorization standards
• Ensure Program & Project Tagging — Confirm POs tied to specific pipeline programs or projects carry the correct project codes, enabling reliable program-level spend analysis
• Distinguish CapEx vs. OpEx — Flag items that may require capitalization (e.g., lab equipment, software licenses) vs. those that should be expensed, ensuring compliance with the company's capitalization policy and ASC 730 (R&D cost) guidance

Requirements

• BS with 14+ years of working experience, MS with 12+ years of working experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience in biotech/pharma with leadership responsibility
• Industry Knowledge Biotechnology experience required; understanding of preclinical/clinical development essential; small molecule expertise desired
• Experience managing multi-entity or cross-border financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple currencies and international contracts; familiarity with FX exposure considerations and intercompany accounting in a global context
• Deep expertise in accounting concepts, and financial strategy
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; highly proficient in Excel based modeling and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a detailed and organized manner while managing complexity and multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; willingness to “roll-up the sleeves”

Qualifications

• BS with 14+ years of working experience, MS with 12+ years of working experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred

Skills

• BS with 14+ years of working experience, MS with 12+ years of working experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience in biotech/pharma with leadership responsibility
• Industry Knowledge Biotechnology experience required; understanding of preclinical/clinical development essential; small molecule expertise desired
• Experience managing multi-entity or cross-border financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across multiple currencies and international contracts; familiarity with FX exposure considerations and intercompany accounting in a global context
• Deep expertise in accounting concepts, and financial strategy
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; highly proficient in Excel based modeling and PowerPoint
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in a detailed and organized manner while managing complexity and multi-tasking
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; willingness to “roll-up the sleeves”

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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