FINANCE MANAGER II

Finance Manager II Location: Alameda, California Category: Project Management Salary: Apply for details Country: United States Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site Apply For This Position Job Description Target PR Range: 102-112/hr DOE Summary/Job Purpose The Senior Finance Manager – R&D will be responsible for developing financial forecasts, crafting management reports, supporting close cycles, and delivering strategic analyses for the PSC organization. This position serves as the primary finance partner to the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) organization, which comprises all technical operations/CMC activities, including manufacturing, validation, drug product/substance, and testing. This Senior Finance Manager – R&D acts as a key advisor to the Head of PSC and each of the PSC cost center leaders, contributing to the organization’s achievement of its targets and ensuring financial discipline in the allocation of resources. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results that are aligned with corporate targets/objectivesDevelop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and regularly monitor performance against forecastsOwn the financial planning process for all CMC groups, including manufacturing, validation, drug substance, drug product, testing, and biologics activitiesCultivate discipline and accountability across PSC business teams, ensuring projections align with clinical development timelinesDrive continuous improvement and training with PSC business teams to bolster literacy of accrual methodologies and financial targetsSupport monthly close process; validate PSC accruals in collaboration with accounting teamServe as FP&A point of contact for PSC CAPEX supportAssist FP&A clinical accrual team with clinical site accrual model updatesSupport ad hoc projects as neededPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies and standards Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills & Abilities Education BS/BA degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or,MS/MBA/MA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or,Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience CMC / technical operations forecasting experience requiredMinimum of 5 years of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experienceMinimum of 5 years in business-partner-facing finance roleExperience with financial planning systems required (e.g., Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite, or similar)Demonstrated growth in responsibility in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or similar finance function Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skillsExceptional business partnering skills – ability to influence without authorityStrong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skillsAbility to build strong cross functional relationships within an organizationAbility to meet tight deadlinesBroad business acumen Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.