Associate Director, FP&A

Role: Associate Director, FP&A at a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The role involves leading financial planning activities (annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly reporting) and providing actionable insights to support R&D, Clinical, G&A, and Commercial functions. Responsibilities encompass developing driver-based financial models, monitoring spend (including CRO/vendor costs), managing headcount and expense planning, and enhancing FP&A systems and processes. The position also supports long-range strategic planning and commercial forecasting. Requirements: Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; 8+ years in FP&A or related finance roles, with 5+ years in biotech/pharma, including clinical development experience. Preferred: MBA or advanced degree, experience with financial systems, data integration, process automation. High-Value: Knowledge of drug development lifecycle, clinical trial financing, GxP considerations, cross-functional business partnering, financial modeling, and analysis. Collaboration: Partnering closely with R&D, Clinical, G&A, and Commercial leaders. Work Setup: On-site in South San Francisco with frequent travel.