Senior FP&a Manager

Senior FP&a Manager

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A
• Experience in diagnostics, life sciences, and/or biotechnology industries is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to collaborate with the executive team in a senior financial role
• Ability to work effectively and communicate cross-functionally at all organization levels
• A natural curiosity and desire to drive more efficient business procedures
• Experience using Planful and NetSuite is highly desired
• Proficiency in building and utilizing financial models and retrieving financial data
• Expert-level skills in Excel and advanced proficiency with business applications, including the MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting processes, with prior hands-on experience in financial closing activities
• Ability to provide and receive feedback professionally
• Hybrid work schedule with onsite presence in Menlo Park at least two days a week

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic financial business partner to multiple functional groups, delivering strategic and financial guidance on operating expense budgets and forecasts, conducting detailed variance analyses, and offering insights and recommendations to optimize business decisions.
• Lead the Long-Range Plan, annual and semi-annual Operating Plans, and Reforecasts through accurate and timely completion
• Perform comprehensive analyses of operating and personnel expenses to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Co-administer the financial planning and budgeting software, including ongoing data quality control, module enhancements, and user guidance and training
• Develop accurate, comprehensive slide materials for the Annual Operating Plan, Forecasts, and Board of Directors meetings, and other executive meetings
• Continually seek to streamline financial planning processes, reporting standards, and KPIs to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
• Drive efficiencies by integrating best practices across all financial planning and analysis activities
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives, maintaining a holistic view of organizational impacts and enhancing overall efficiency
• Proactively identify, lead, and execute projects that communicate actionable financial and business insights to senior leadership
• Ensure that all expenses are accurately accounted for during month-end close processes, in compliance with GAAP standards
• Serve as a key resource for resolving accounting and finance-related issues, offering guidance to internal stakeholders
• Actively contribute to FP&A team objectives, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostics, life sciences, and/or biotechnology industries is strongly preferred
• Experience using Planful and NetSuite is highly desired