Director, FP&A

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and detail-oriented Director, FP&A to lead and scale our financial planning, budgeting, and corporate forecasting function during an exciting period of clinical progress and growth. This role serves as a key financial partner across the organization, translating complex clinical development timelines and R&D milestones into robust financial models, long-range plans, and actionable business insights.
The ideal candidate brings deep corporate finance expertise within the life sciences sector, advanced financial modeling capabilities, and a proven track record of cross-functional business partnering in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Lead company-wide annual budgeting, quarterly re-forecasting, and long-range strategic financial planning processes.

•    Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, R&D, and G&A teams to build detailed financial models for clinical trials, manufacturing, pipeline expansion, headcount, etc.

•    Prepare monthly and quarterly budget-to-actual variance analysis, operational metrics, and management reporting packages to highlight key business drivers and risks.

•    Collaborate closely with the Accounting team on monthly close timelines, clinical accruals, and trial cost tracking.

•    Develop high-impact financial presentations for Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors, and potential investors or strategic partners.

•    Drive financial discipline, accountability, and continuous process improvements across all departmental budgets.

•    Develop and maintain dynamic cash forecast models and scenario analyses, providing critical runway visibility and liquidity insights to support long-term strategic decision-making.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CFA or CPA preferred.
•    10+ years of progressive finance and FP&A experience, with substantial experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
•    Deep understanding of clinical trial financial modeling, R&D project accounting, and pre-commercial corporate planning.
•    Expert financial modeling skills in Excel, with hands-on experience using corporate FP&A software and ERP systems.
•    Excellent communication, analytical, and executive presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to partner across departments.
•    Strong strategic thinking skills combined with a willingness to be hands-on in a dynamic, fast-evolving setting.