Manager, R&D Business Partner (FP&A)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to global R&D, Quality, and Tech Ops teams, providing decision support, financial modeling, and insights to optimize resource allocation and drive strategic priorities.
• Lead end-to-end R&D financial planning and forecasting processes (AOP, quarterly forecasts, long-range plans), partnering with functional leaders to consolidate, prioritize and assess investments.
• Own consolidated R&D financial reporting and performance management, including monthly close oversight, variance analysis, and preparation of executive-ready review materials.
• Manage financial oversight of R&D activities, including alliance support, complex long-term contracts (e.g., clinical trials, CROs, CMOs), and review of purchase requisitions and contracts to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements on accruals, reporting, and controls through partnership and coordination with Accounting teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting; establish best practices and deliver ad hoc analysis to support broader corporate and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree required; concentration in a financial discipline and/or MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive financial reporting, planning and analysis experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or health care industry, including 3+ years prior experience supporting R&D organizations/teams.
• Strong facilitation, communication and presentation skills; must have a sincere willingness and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and partner successfully with non-Finance personnel while remaining a strong representative of/for the Finance team.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required, experience with SAP, Adaptive and/or other financial consolidations system strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of systems, analytical tools, financial modeling, and data management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement reporting preferred.

Qualifications

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer welcoming diversity in our workforce.

Benefits

• Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $137,000 - $155,800. The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience.
• Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including:
• Restricted Stock Unit awards;
• eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program;
• company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions;
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits;
• wellness stipends;
• a generous vacation/holiday schedule.