Senior Manager or Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Role Summary

Senior Manager or Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and long range planning process with Research leaders
• Support department and program team’s strategic decisions through accurate and timely reporting
• Build and maintain forecasting models for preclinical programs. Provide scenario analysis to guide strategic decisions
• Review spending proposals to determine if covered by current financial plan or other opportunities to cover investment within the plan
• Analyze financial performance against forecasts and provide detailed commentary on underlying variance drivers in support of monthly and quarterly accounting close process
• Identify improvements to finance processes, and drive change through consensus building and action
• Take ownership of tasks, projects and analysis with minimum supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• 6+ years of experience in a finance or accounting position supporting research organizations
• Prior biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office, including Excel formulas and pivot tables, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work cross functionally and to gain consensus for any proposals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Experience working with Coupa, Netsuite and Adaptive Insights