Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and long‑range plans for clinical functions (including Regulatory and Quality).
• Develop and maintain clinical trial budgets, enrollment‑based forecasts, and scenario models (including timeline shifts, protocol amendments, and vendor changes).
• Partner with CMO and clinical operations to monitor trial spend, burn rates, and forecasts by identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies.
• Support portfolio prioritization and investment decisions, translating clinical strategy into clear financial implications.
• Act as system owner and administrator for Adaptive Insights, including model design, data governance, integration, user access, and reporting standards.
• Build and maintain scalable financial models to support clinical programs, headcount, vendor spend, and long‑term planning.
• Partner with IT, Accounting, and FP&A stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, system controls, and audit readiness.
• Lead enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives as Janux grows, ensuring the system supports evolving business needs.
• Review and interpret PO workbooks, vendor commitments, and accrual schedules to ensure forecasts align with actual obligations.
• Help bridge FP&A forecasts with GAAP results, supporting variance analysis and management reporting.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and decision‑oriented manner.
• Contribute to building best‑in‑class finance processes in a fast‑growing clinical‑stage biotech environment.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of FP&A experience, with significant exposure to biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
• Hands‑on experience administering Adaptive Insights (or similar FP&A systems).
• Strong understanding of clinical trial budgeting, forecasting, and accrual concepts.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving clinical‑stage company.
• Experience supporting oncology or clinical-stage programs is highly desirable.
• Prior accounting experience a plus.