Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Summary

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis located in South San Francisco, CA. This role acts as a Finance Business Partner between Finance and Clinical Operations, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and financial close for Clinical Trials within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Onsite four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of enterprise-level financial planning, including an annual multiyear budget, semi-annual forecast, and strategic initiatives, with sensitivity and risk analysis and departmental targets.
• Clinical Trials budgeting and forecasting, financial close, and reporting processes.
• Monthly R&D accrual processes, including clinical trials.
• Clinical Trials Metrics Forecast Reporting.
• Monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting and communications, including variance analysis to functional leaders, management, and the Board of Directors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clinical, program management, and external CROs; act as a trusted finance partner.
• Leverage FP&A tools and provide ongoing support.
• Analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities, and trends to inform decision-making.
• Maintain SOX documentation and requirements for the assigned area.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 5–7 years of related experience in a growth company
• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry required
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting
• Ability to meet deadlines within fixed timeframes
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Solid US GAAP accounting and finance knowledge, including financial statements and forecasts
• Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to build solid relationships with colleagues
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful
• Strong work ethic, team mentality, and business partnering skills
• Passion for technology and meaningful contributions within a high-aspiration team
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting clinical trials, including accruals

Skills

• Financial planning and analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and variance analysis
• SOX compliance
• Process improvement and stakeholder management
• Advanced Excel and presentation skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred

Additional Requirements

• Onsite work four days per week at the South San Francisco headquarters