Senior Finance Manager

About the role

The Senior Finance Manager - R&D will develop financial forecasts, craft management reports, support close cycles, and deliver 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. The role 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 resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results aligned with corporate targets and objectives.
• Develop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and regularly monitor performance against forecasts.
• Own the financial planning process for all CMC groups, including manufacturing, validation, drug product, drug substance, testing, and biologics activities.
• Cultivate discipline and accountability across PSC business teams, ensuring projections align with clinical development timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement and training with PSC business teams to bolster literacy of accrual methodologies and financial targets.
• Support the monthly close process; validate PSC accruals in collaboration with the accounting team.
• Partner with study delivery leads to develop clinical trial forecasts that accurately reflect study plans and requirements.
• Serve as FP&A point of contact for PSC CAPEX support.
• Assist the FP&A clinical accrual team with clinical site accrual model updates.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or, MS/MBA/MA degree in a related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CMC / technical operations forecasting experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a business-partner-facing finance role.
• Experience with financial planning systems required (e.g., Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite, or similar).
• Demonstrated growth in responsibility in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a similar finance function.

Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional business partnering skills – ability to influence without authority.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships within an organization.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Broad business acumen.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales staff.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock and receive long-term incentives.
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $152,000 - $215,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will consider geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity, among other factors.

Working Conditions

Our office is a modern, open space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.