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Senior Finance Manager

Climb Bio
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Senior Finance Manager

 

About Climb:

Climb Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapeutics for patients with immune-mediated diseases. Our lead product candidate, budoprutug, is an anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody that presents us with an exciting opportunity given its broad potential applicability across a number of B-cell mediated diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, immune thrombocytopenia, and membranous nephropathy.

 

At Climb Bio, our team has a knack for seeing what no one else sees—and a drive to achieve results no one expects. We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to drive financial forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and financial modeling to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness within the company. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our growth and ensuring financial discipline across the organization. This position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

 

Climb is a publicly traded company with teams in Greater Boston and Seattle. For more information, please visit climbbio.com.


Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Lead Financial Planning & Analysis: Design and execute financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support business planning and key decision-making processes.
  • Trend & Variance Analysis: Monitor and evaluate trends and variances in headcount, operating expenses, and cash flow. Conduct in-depth financial reviews for senior leadership.
  • Clinical Trial Expense Modeling: Develop and maintain expense models for clinical trials, incorporating contract updates and site activity data, ensuring high accuracy and integrity in all calculations.
  • Strategic Scenario Analysis: Perform scenario analyses to evaluate strategic initiatives, mergers, acquisitions, and other key business decisions.
  • Board & Senior Management Reporting: Prepare and present detailed financial reports and performance insights to the Board of Directors and senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of financial planning and performance metrics.
  • Clinical Accrual Management: Collaborate closely with accounting and clinical development teams to ensure timely and accurate clinical trial accruals.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, establishing yourself as a trusted finance partner throughout the organization.
  • Process Improvement: Drive process improvements in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, increasing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Business Reviews & Insights: Deliver actionable insights and updates during periodic business reviews, guiding decision-making and strategy adjustments.
  • Financial Systems Management: Implement and oversee budgeting and forecasting tools to build a strong financial planning infrastructure.


Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
  • 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in the biotech industry.
  • Advanced Excel skills and expertise in financial modeling; experience with financial planning software is a plus.
  • Strong experience in supporting clinical trials from a finance perspective.
  • Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with proven cross-functional collaboration experience.
  • Deep knowledge of finance and business drivers in the life sciences sector.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and experience with financial system implementations.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth setting while maintaining a strategic mindset.


The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $165,000 - $190,000 annually. Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience, and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, generous paid time off and paid holiday, and stock options. Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward their resumes to careers@climbbio.com


Climb is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, place of origin, religion, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and disability or any other federal, state, provincial or local protected ground.

Salary : $165,000 - $190,000

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