Superluminalrx
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Boston, MA · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
Machine LearningFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelFP&AERPPerformance ManagementResearchAnimal StudiesLeadershipPublic SpeakingFinancial ReportingNetSuite
About the role
- A finance leader who enjoys operating at the intersection of science, strategy, and finance.
- A natural relationship builder who enjoys working closely with scientists and operational teams, getting into the details of their programs, and helping translate complex financial concepts into meaningful insights.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain comprehensive financial models incorporating clinical development timelines, program costs, operating assumptions, and strategic scenarios.
- Develop long-range financial plans and forecasts that support business objectives and capital allocation decisions.
- Develop scenario analyses to evaluate strategic alternatives, including clinical development strategies, partnership opportunities, and other business initiatives.
- Partner with functional leaders across R&D, Clinical Operations, and Corporate Operations to develop realistic financial plans aligned with business priorities.
- Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics to measure business performance and support decision-making.
- Develop processes to improve financial visibility and accountability across the organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance experience, preferably within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations.
- Experience in biotech operating models, including preclinical and clinical development timelines, R&D investment drivers, and program-level financial planning.
- Experience preparing executive-level presentations and communicating complex financial concepts clearly.
- Experience with advanced Excel modeling skills and financial planning tools
- Experience identifying business drivers, trends, and opportunities.
Nice to have
- Experience in a clinical-stage biotech or pharmaceutical company.
- Experience supporting company growth, financing activities, or strategic transactions.
- Experience implementing or enhancing FP&A systems (Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, or similar).
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms.
- Exposure to public company reporting requirements and SEC processes.
Skills
- Analyze program-level investment requirements, clinical development costs, and resource needs across the pipeline.
- Provide insights into cash runway, capital requirements, and financial trade-offs.
- Analyze actual results against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
- Prepare executive-level financial analyses, presentations, and insights for senior leadership and Board discussions.
- Translate complex financial, operational, and clinical information into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
- Establish best practices for financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning.]
Compensation
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles, including quarterly updates and long-range planning.
Benefits
- Superluminal offers a comprehensive benefits package that fully covers employees' annual deductibles and monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- The package also includes a 401(k) match program, a Massachusetts transportation subsidy, equity, unlimited paid time off, and both disability and life insurance.
Company info
- Someone who is energized by building processes from the ground up, partnering with senior leaders, and helping a growing biotech company make thoughtful decisions about where and how to invest resources.
Equal opportunity
- Statement:
- Superluminal Medicines is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race
- religion
- national origin
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