GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Director, FP&A will lead 4DMT’s Financial Planning and Analysis function, including annual budgeting, budget vs. actual reporting to various business teams and the Executive Team, cash runway model/long term planning, developing and maintaining business metrics, and also play a supporting role in Corporate Finance function, including execution of financing plan and supporting SEC reporting. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Corporate Finance, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications, and will work collaboratively across the Company with functional heads, ClinOps Business Operations, and accounting to gather and analyze budget and actual data. The role will be hybrid with in-office work minimum of once per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and Run FP&A Function: 70% of TIME

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with functional leaders / budget owners across the Company
• Own and execute Annual Budget process with close coordination with Project Management

• Own cash runway model
• Report Budget vs. Actual to Leadership Team and functional leaders on a quarterly basis
• Propose and implement FP&A reporting tool for BvA metrics across functional areas

Develop and Maintain Key Business Metrics: 10% of TIME

• R&D Metrics:

• Develop and maintain key operating metrics of the business (cost to develop programs by stage, etc.)

• Operating Peers:

• Work with Sr. Dir. Corp Fin to collect and document key comparable metrics vs. peers and regularly present findings / recommendations to leadership team

Ad Hoc Analyses: 10% of TIME

• Various strategic initiatives expected to emerge throughout the year that require financial analysis (e.g., internal vs. enternalized business models)

• Other duties as assigned, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Support Corporate Finance efforts: 10% of TIME

• Help support diligence / other needs for ATM, follow-on financings, other alternative financings
• Help support Corporate Valuation model needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, ideally some education experience such as certificate, minor, or concentration in biological sciences (e.g., biology, biochemistry, bioengineering)

Experience:

• 10 years of finance-related experience within the Biotech or similar industry
• 5 years of management experience within FP&A, specifically

Skills:

(non-technical and technical skills)

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Detailed understanding and experience analyzing and forecasting all financial documents
• Demonstrated industry knowledge of key performance metrics within the Biotech industry

• Ability to understand and manage complex business scenarios and present financial and strategic impact
• Experience operating standardized FP&A systems, implementation experience a plus
• Leadership abilities in aligning on and executing on process to drive results

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Up to 5% travel

Base salary compensation range:

Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors: candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.