Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Protara Therapeutics
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
United States
Corporate Functions
This role requires on-site presence in our NYC offices at least 2 days per week.
Job Overview
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial planning and analytical support to the Associate Director and broader Finance team, including forecasting, business modeling, valuation, financial analysis, cash runway modeling in Workday Adaptive Planning, and Board presentation support.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial plans to meet strategic goals through discussions with business owners.
- Review contracts and assess impact to working forecast and cash runway.
- Incorporate month-end actuals into forecasts; perform budget-to-actuals variance analysis.
- Communicate forecast updates and variances to stakeholders.
- Partner with Business Development on operating and valuation models; support due diligence and transaction execution as appropriate.
- Assist with Board presentations and supporting materials.
- Propose and implement best practices for process and reporting enhancements.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- 3–5+ years in financial planning or accounting.
- CPA required.
- Prior biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Skills / Tools
- Strong forecasting background and financial accounting knowledge.
- Workday Adaptive Planning required; NetSuite preferred.
- Advanced Excel; proficient in MS Office.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling; communication/presentation skills; ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment; work independently and collaboratively; present to senior management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $125,000–$135,000.
- Incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical/dental/vision, commuter, fertility benefits.
Job Overview
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial planning and analytical support to the Associate Director and broader Finance team, including forecasting, business modeling, valuation, financial analysis, cash runway modeling in Workday Adaptive Planning, and Board presentation support.
Responsibilities
- Develop financial plans to meet strategic goals through discussions with business owners.
- Review contracts and assess impact to working forecast and cash runway.
- Incorporate month-end actuals into forecasts; perform budget-to-actuals variance analysis.
- Communicate forecast updates and variances to stakeholders.
- Partner with Business Development on operating and valuation models; support due diligence and transaction execution as appropriate.
- Assist with Board presentations and supporting materials.
- Propose and implement best practices for process and reporting enhancements.
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
- 3–5+ years in financial planning or accounting.
- CPA required.
- Prior biotech/pharma experience preferred.
Skills / Tools
- Strong forecasting background and financial accounting knowledge.
- Workday Adaptive Planning required; NetSuite preferred.
- Advanced Excel; proficient in MS Office.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling; communication/presentation skills; ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment; work independently and collaboratively; present to senior management.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $125,000–$135,000.
- Incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical/dental/vision, commuter, fertility benefits.