Manager/Senior Manager, Clinical Finance Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial aspects of a clinical development project, including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking actuals for multiple indications and clinical trials.
• Serve as a key member of the Clinical Project Team, translating project milestones and activities into comprehensive financial metrics and providing decision-making support.
• Ensure transparency and visibility of project budgets to all relevant stakeholders, identifying and communicating financial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare quarterly management reports, including variance analysis and KPIs.
• Partner with department leads (e.g., R&D, ClinOps, Regulatory) to align financial forecasts with operational plans.
• Monitor clinical trial spending, both internal and external managed studies, and provide financial oversight on CRO, sites and vendor contracts.
• Analyze financial variances as the project progresses and identify areas for cost optimization and potential cost-saving measures.
• Prepare financial reports for senior management, outlining the financial implications of investment decisions, and ensure alignment with company-wide strategic initiatives and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate all relevant financial components into the global project view and ensure compliance with financial procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years (Manager) or 7+ years (Senior Manager) of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a biotech, pharma, or CRO environment.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Extensive experience with clinical trial budgeting and CRO/vendor cost tracking is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, financial software).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese/Mandarin is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Science background is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the biotech industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to cultivate relationships across departments to enhance financial integration within the organization.