Summit Therapeutics plc

Director, FP&A Commercial

Summit Therapeutics plc$205K — $220K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
  • 12+ years of life science industry experience.
  • Experience in a fast-paced finance function.
  • Strong critical thinking and budgeting skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with data manipulation experience.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts for Commercial functions.
  • Develop financial models and analytics to assess revenue and growth opportunities.
  • Review vendor agreements and procurement contracts.
  • Create NPV and forecasting models for pre-launch indications.
  • Collaborate with Accounting on monthly and quarter-end financial processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement in Finance for better workflow and communication.
  • Identify and review financial risks and opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development support and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Overview of Role:

The Director of FP&A Commercial will provide support to the Finance organization and reporting to the Head of FP&A. The role will primarily support Commercial.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning processes for the various Commercial functions, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and business strategy
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models, forecasts, and business analytics to evaluate revenue performance, pricing strategies and growth opportunities
  • Review material business terms & conditions on vendor agreements, contracts and purchase requisitions
  • Develop NPV, forecasting and revenue modeling for indications prior to launch, providing data-driven assumptions for early Commercial planning
  • Partner with Accounting to assist with monthly & quarter-end close processes for expenses and accruals, budget vs. actual analysis and compliance with internal controls
  • Help drive continuous improvement within the Finance organization to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance the flow of information to the business.
  • Ensure associated financial risks and opportunities both near and longer-term are identified and periodically reviewed
  • All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
  • A minimum of 12+ years of life science industry experience
  • Demonstratable experience of working within a fast-paced finance function
  • Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of budgeting, planning and projection processes
  • Strong Excel and financial systems experience, with the ability to manipulate and interpret key financial data
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Demonstratable experience of prioritizing workload and managing multiple tight deadlines effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to forge strong internal and external working relationships, and the confidence to challenge information constructively
  • Enthusiastic team player with an approachable manner and an ability to engage with colleagues across the business with a constructive and can-do attitude to deliver the successful completion of team outputs within required deadlines


This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency

$205,000-$220,000 USD

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

About Summit Therapeutics plc

Summit Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to treat rare diseases with high unmet medical need. The company's lead product candidate, Ridinilazole, is a precision antibiotic that has the potential to treat Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a superior clinical profile compared to existing CDI treatments. Summit Therapeutics is also developing a pipeline of additional product candidates targeting genetic diseases and other indications.
Learn more about Summit Therapeutics plc
Size
105 employees
Market Cap
$842.6 million
Industry
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+9910%
Revenue
$1 million
NASDAQ

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