Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy in development for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in ongoing Phase 2 trials and is also developing IV Choline Chloride for patients on parenteral support. Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, emphasizing culture, career growth, leadership, and innovation.

About the role

The Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial planning and analytical support to the Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis and the broader Finance team. This individual assists in managing the FP&A function, supporting financial forecasting, business modeling, valuation, and analysis. The role involves managing the company’s forecast and cash runway model in Workday Adaptive Planning and preparing materials for Board presentations.

This role requires on-site presence in our NYC offices at least 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial plans to help the company meet its strategic goals by collaborating with business owners across the organization.
• Review company contracts and determine their impact on the working forecast and cash runway.
• Incorporate month-end actuals into the forecast, including Budget-to-Actuals variance analysis.
• Communicate forecast updates and variances to key stakeholders.
• Work with Business Development to develop operating and valuation models for new opportunities, including due diligence and transaction execution support.
• Assist with the preparation of Board presentations and supporting materials.
• Propose and implement best practices for process and reporting enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of three to five years in a financial planning or accounting role.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• CPA certification is required.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated competence in forecasting and financial accounting.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning; NetSuite preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to understand data and transaction flows between systems.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations and project work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience working with and presenting to senior-level management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including incentive bonus and equity compensation.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.
• Generous paid holidays and unlimited PTO.
• Friendly, open, and fun team-oriented culture valuing diverse perspectives.
• Flexible working hours/schedule.

Pay

Salary range: $125,000 - $130,000, based on job-related knowledge, experience, education, and skills demonstrated.