Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
• Industry: Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Science
• Salary: $150K and up based on experience
• Employment type: Direct hire
  
  

The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and strategy of the organization. This role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting processes while providing actionable insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and leadership abilities to support strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
• Design and implement effective budget models for departmental and company-wide use.
• Create financial forecasts by analyzing historical data and market trends.
• Analyze financial trends and company performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support key business decisions.
• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare and present detailed analytical reports and dashboards.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to meet business needs.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather, consolidate, and organize financial data.
• Lead and mentor a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality financial planning and analysis,
• Support long-term strategic decision-making with robust financial insights.
• Develop and continuously improve financial planning and analysis processes.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional ability to analyze complex financial data and trends.
• Expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial data to private equity investors and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments and functions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software, tools, and systems.
• Expertise in Excel, financial modeling tools, and ERP systems tailored to private equity needs
• Strong decision-making skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial challenges efficiently.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master s degree or CPA/CFA certification preferred).
• Prior pharmaceutical finance experience
• 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a minimum of 2 years working in a private equity-backed company or related environment (preferred).
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and delivering insights to private equity stakeholders.
  
  

EOE/ADA

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