What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Financial Planning, Analytics & Operations (Biotech) position at Adaxion Therapeutics?
Adaxion Therapeutics, launched out of the Inception Therapeutics discovery incubator is pioneering an entirely new class of therapeutics.
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Adaxion is a development stage biotechnology company focused on bringing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics to patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disease. With its proprietary deimmunization technology, Adaxion is revolutionizing the development of otherwise immunogenic biologic therapeutics to address a wide range of unmet medical needs. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Position Summary :
The Director of FP&A will play a leadership role in the business planning, operational finance, and business analytics functions across the Company. This high-impact role will collaborate closely with cross functional leaders to deliver analytical insights and financial models to support strategic business decisions and optimize operations. The Director of FP&A brings strong quantitative skills, strategic thinking, sound business judgment, and a successful track record of leadership success. The Director will be skilled at communicating a compelling and inspirational vision of the future of FP&A, inspiring and motivating team members and employees and sharing the vision consistently and clearly to stakeholders.
Essential Functions :
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Oversee the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Lead strategic financial planning and long-range financial forecasting.
- Provide ongoing updates and analysis of actual performance vs. budget / forecast, identifying trends and variances and making recommendations for corrective actions.
- Develop and present monthly, quarterly reports for executive leadership and board presentations, providing insights into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Maintain, and enhance metrics and dashboards to monitor operational performance, track progress, and provide actionable insights.
- Partner with department heads and business leaders to understand business drivers, develop forecasts, and offer financial guidance on strategic initiatives.
- Assist in preparing presentations for Board of Directors, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Financial Operations
- Oversee externally managed financial operations ensuring compliance and expense management
- Oversee contract management serve as financial alliance manager for external CROs and CDMOs
- Lead ad-hoc financial analyses and provide recommendations for cost optimization, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Why Join Us?
Adaxion Therapeutics offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation and scientific excellence are at the core of everything we do. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of transformative therapies for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.