Associate Director, FP&A

Role: Associate Director, FP&A at a clinical-stage biopharma specializing in next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. The position focuses on leading core financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support R&D, Clinical, G&A, and Commercial functions. Responsibilities include managing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, developing driver-based financial models, monitoring spend, KPIs, and key cost drivers, and continuously improving FP&A processes, systems, and reporting accuracy. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional leaders to align financial plans with operational activities and strategic objectives. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA preferred), 8+ years' experience in FP&A or finance, with at least 5 years in biotech/pharma, including clinical development lifecycle knowledge. Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and systems automation. High-value specifics include experience with clinical study finance, CRO/vendor cost management, and cross-functional business partnering. Skills: Strong analytical and modeling abilities, excellent communication, and stakeholder management, with an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Location: not specified, with a salary range of $170,000–$210,000 plus bonus, and eligibility for equity incentives.