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Redwood City, California, United States
Onsite
Reporting to the VP Finance, the Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be a critical leader within our finance team and a key business partner for leadership and for all functional areas within the Company. With responsibility for overseeing the financial forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning and periodic performance analysis that supports management decision making, together with ownership of CRO and CMO accrual accounting for the Company's clinical and manufacturing programs, this role is a key contributor to achieving our strategic objectives and ensuring we are resourced to meet our operational needs. This role demands a high degree of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, collaboration skills and leadership to drive our financial planning processes and clinical trial financial management.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA highly preferred.
6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, including direct experience in a clinical-stage biotech or pharmaceuticals company; prior people-management experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting, and experience with public company compliance.
Direct, hands-on experience managing CRO and CMO accruals and R&D expense recognition (ASC 730) in a clinical-stage life sciences company, including reviewing clinical/manufacturing contracts and partnering with Clinical Operations and CMC teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experienced with Adaptive Planning and NetSuite.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
Strong cross functional leadership skills and experience in organizational management.
