Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States; onsite

Salary: $170,000–$195,000 USD per year

Company

Develops therapeutics targeting muscle and the central nervous system to address genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

What you will do

• Develop quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, short- and long-range financial plans, and related financial models.
• Analyze budget-versus-actual performance, financial trends, KPIs, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, COGS, and CAPEX.
• Lead the development and ongoing management of FP&A systems, reporting tools, planning applications, and financial data warehouse capabilities.
• Create dashboards and automated reporting solutions covering spending, purchase order commitments, and forecast assumptions.
• Partner with Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders on integrated financial reporting and systems improvements.
• Prepare analyses and financial materials for operational decisions, investment prioritization, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business analysis, or related financial roles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and variance analysis.
• Experience administering and optimizing financial planning, reporting, business intelligence, enterprise financial systems, and financial data warehouses.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial planning/reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• MBA, CPA, or another advanced degree or certification.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or a growth-stage public company.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with Accounting, IT, and cross-functional business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to improve forecasting accuracy, financial visibility, data quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Work focused on supporting therapeutic programs for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases.