Associate Director/Director, FP&A

Cartesian Therapeutics is reimagining cell therapies with transformative technologies to bring a new generation of treatment options to patients with autoimmune diseases. With recent company growth, we are seeking an Associate Director/Director, FP&A.

The Associate Director/Director, FP&A will play a pivotal role in the financial planning, analysis, and business process improvement functions within the organization. The successful candidate will be strategic in thinking, analytical in approach, and have a demonstrated ability to influence the decisions of executives through effective communication, financial analyses, logical reasoning, and the creation of alternatives. Additionally, the candidate will drive operational controllership and develop new mechanisms to drive scale, automation and efficiency in finance and across the business. This position will report to the Head of FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of FP&A in overseeing and executing financial planning & analysis activities, including the creation of annual budgets, forecasts, long-range plans (LRP), and monthly/ quarterly reporting of financial results for management, investors, and budget owners
• Partner with management and business unit leaders to assess financial performance, recommend actions to support business strategy, and provide insights for operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial data and develop KPIs to provide actionable recommendations to optimize profitability, reduce costs, and improve overall financial health of the unit and the enterprise
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support key business initiatives, ensuring alignment and providing timely financial insights and forecasts
• Lead business process improvement initiatives, focusing on operational efficiency, process optimization, and automation
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems, tools, and methodologies to streamline operations and decision- making
• Develop and enhance cash flow forecasting models to support both short-term and long-term cash management and ensure liquidity aligns with business operations and strategic goals
• Work closely with Operations to optimize supply chain planning and material management processes, ensuring cost-effective strategies and operational efficiency
• Support commercialization efforts, including revenue planning, COGS modeling, and scenario planning, to assess the financial impact of strategic business initiatives
• Collaborate with the Accounting team on the monthly close process, financial reporting, and preparation of GAAP financial statements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Business Partnership and Collaboration: The candidate must demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners and work collaboratively to deliver meaningful analyses and decision support.
• 8 years of relevant experience in Finance, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility
• Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry or supporting manufacturing is preferred.
• Knowledge of NetSuite and Adaptive Insights a plus
• Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles
• Superb organizational skills and experience leading projects
• Robust financial and operational modeling experience with understanding of modeling best practices (e.g., dynamic models with case functionality, user-friendly models with clear labeling of assumptions/data sources)
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  
  

Salary Notice

At Cartesian Therapeutics, we are committed to transparency and equity in our compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $215,000 per year. Please note that the final salary will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience, industry experience, education, and specific skills relevant to the role. We believe in rewarding our team members fairly and encourage open discussions about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Cartesian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an environment in which all employees are treated fairly without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.