Finance & Business Operations Lead

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will lead the financial planning and analytics for the company and is instrumental in establishing and driving financial processes. A forward thinker that understands the strategic directions of Finance Leadership and anticipate implications/impacts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage FP&A to lead financial planning and analytics for the company
Key business partner to organization leaders to build financial forecasts communicate key business drivers and insights, variances to plan, opportunities and risks, and recommendations
Work closely with executive leadership to build long range budget plan Assist with the financial modeling for strategic initiatives, collaborations, and/or partnerships
Coordinates with all levels of management and the business to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations on business process and policies.
Oversee and contribute to the preparation of periodical reporting packages, including financial and operating reviews, market analysis and benchmarking
Develop analytical tools to inform financial forecasts and measure financial performance
Lead ad hoc projects to identify opportunities and implement solutions for continuous process improvement
Provide ad-hoc analyses to support decision making within the business
Consolidate financial results during Budget, forecast, quarter-and year-end close cycles and facilitate earnings/guidance preparation by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
Establish strong relationships within the company to deliver actionable results

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
Minimum of 7 years of progressive finance, accounting, and/or financial planning and analysis experience
Experience in early-stage life science companies
Data driven with strong analytical and critical thinking skill
Ability to manage highly confidential material in an appropriate manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to articulate financial results
Self-directed and able to work well and communicate effectively in a team environment. Hands on and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to balance multiple deadlines and deliverables.
Exceptional interpersonal soft skills and ability to establish strong rapport and partnerships at all levels of the organization
Experienced user with knowledge of ERP, BI and automated planning systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
Previous experience developing financial operating policies and procedures Advanced level of proficiency with Excel, with strong financial modeling skills