Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Overview

This opportunity is with a partner company seeking a Senior Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) based in the United States. The role provides leadership in driving FP&A initiatives within a growing biopharmaceutical company preparing for commercial expansion. The position involves collaborative work with senior finance executives and cross-departmental stakeholders to convert financial information into actionable business intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-term planning efforts, managing timelines, assumptions, templates, and consolidating financial data.
• Collaborate with function leaders to oversee departmental budgets, assess performance metrics, and identify financial risks, opportunities, and drivers.
• Manage and improve financial planning platforms including modeling, reporting, data integrity, and dashboards, while providing user assistance.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports featuring actual vs budget analyses and insightful management commentary.
• Support commercial finance functions related to business growth and product launch readiness, analyzing costs tied to sales, market access, patient services, distribution, revenue, and inventory.
• Develop financial models, perform scenario analysis, and build business cases to aid resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Create clear, executive-level presentations and reports summarizing financial trends and suggestions.
• Establish scalable FP&A processes, consistent reporting standards, and planning governance aligned with public company and SOX compliance requirements.
• Work with finance, accounting, and external partners to enhance operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline is required.
• Advanced qualifications such as an MBA, CPA, or equivalent finance/accounting credentials are preferred.
• At least 6 to 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, accounting, or business planning roles.
• Prior exposure to public company environments with a solid understanding of financial controls and reporting systems.
• Experience in the biotech, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similar industries is essential.
• Background in commercial finance or product launch preparation is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling principles.
• Advanced skills in Excel capable of managing complex analyses and conveying key insights effectively.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to produce executive-level communication materials.
• Experience using financial planning software like Adaptive Planning is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with capability to juggle multiple priorities in dynamic settings.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive annual salary ranging approximately between $160,000 and $176,068, commensurate with experience, location, education, and skills.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and employee wellness programs.
• Eligibility for incentive programs tied to individual and company performance.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing company's strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional leadership engagement.

Additional Information

The recruitment process is conducted by the partner company which manages all applications and subsequent steps. Applications are reviewed using an AI-powered matching system to ensure an impartial and prompt selection of top candidates. Final hiring decisions and further assessments are handled internally by the partner organization.