About the role As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you will report to the Executive Director, FP&A and play a critical role in linking business activities with financial reporting. You will support finance partnership with leaders in R&D, CMC, and G&A functions, help create financial plans, and promote spending discipline and transparency through insightful analysis and reporting. You will support long-range and annual planning, forecast, close, and management reporting activities, while helping improve the accuracy and efficiency of planning and reporting processes.
What you'll do - Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned business functions, partnering with stakeholders and Finance leadership to meet process deadlines and established targets.
- Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actuals to forecast and budget; explain and investigate significant discrepancies and identify key business drivers.
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to operating expense management, cash burn analysis, general ledger reviews, headcount reviews, accruals, and related processes.
- Develop processes, tools, and infrastructure that enable project-level budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio planning.
- Help rationalize department investments, including headcount, OPEX, and CapEx, within annual and long-term operating plans, and maintain updates needed for forecast deliverables.
- Analyze inputs such as open purchase orders, invoices, vendor agreements, business feedback, and forecasts to support appropriate recognition of functional expenses in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
- Partner with department budget owners to provide value-added financial analysis and support for business reviews and decisions, including operational efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection, and negotiation support.
- Analyze, synthesize, and translate data into strategic insights that inform executive-level decision making.
- Work closely with R&D, CMC, G&A, and program leads to understand cost drivers and support portfolio and financial reviews.
- Develop reporting packages and dashboards for financial and business review meetings, highlighting performance insights and actionable recommendations.
- Create and maintain financial tracking and reporting that helps business leaders actively manage functional spend.
- Maintain and update license milestone tracking in coordination with Finance, Legal, and Business Development.
- Drive continuous improvement within Finance to streamline processes and improve communication and information flow to the business.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
What we're looking for- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in a high-growth environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large volumes of data and maintain complex financial models using advanced functions.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial processes, and analytical approaches used to support business partners and Finance leadership.
- Collaborative, consultative approach that builds process discipline and organizational understanding of accounting and financial controls in a publicly held company.
- Knowledge of IT applications and controls, with experience using cloud ERP and EPM applications, including Microsoft Dynamics 365.
What will separate you from the crowd- Proactive leadership style with the ability to influence business partners and maintain open, transparent communication across the organization.
- Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to work diplomatically and tactfully in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where outcomes are achieved through influence, cooperation, and diverse points of view.
- Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo, support innovation, and streamline or enhance processes.
- Successful candidates must have acute attention to detail, be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action-driven, and flexible in changing direction and methods.
What you should know - Frequent travel is not expected for this role.
- This role requires regular use of a computer and financial systems to analyze data, maintain financial models, prepare reporting packages, and communicate with business partners.
- The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
How we work together for patients- Lead from every seat - we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations
- Thrive as a team - we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity
- Make it happen - we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution
