Senior Director, Business Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for portfolio companies and internal operations
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and variance analysis
• Develop long-range strategic planning processes
• Track and analyze actuals vs. budget; identify key drivers and variances
• Affirm cash planning, runway analysis, and capital allocation decisions
• Operational Finance: Improve and streamline financial reporting processes and tools
• Support implementation and maintenance of financial systems and dashboards
• Afford ad hoc financial and operational analyses as needed
• Strategic Planning Support: Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives and business planning
• Build models and analyses to inform key decisions (e.g., program prioritization, resource allocation)
• Develop materials for internal and external stakeholders, including board decks and investor updates
• Support investment and diligence activities, including financial modeling and scenario analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• At least 7 years of experience in FP&A, preferably with experience in both, a lean biotech environment and in established pharmaceutical companies
• Familiarity with drug development process and timelines
• Strong financial modeling and Excel skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment