Sr. FP&A Manager

The Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will lead several FP&A activities at Ashvattha. This position will work closely with business partners in manufacturing and R&D to develop the annual plans, updated forecasts, project reporting, and ad hoc business analysis. This position with also work closely with the head of clinical operations on the analysis of CRO contract spend.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles for financial forecasting and reporting, including analyses and management reporting.
• Provide strategic and financial support to business functions on operating expense budgets and forecasts, including budget versus actual variance analysis.
• Implement our planning processes, reporting standards, and KPI’s.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement while maintaining a broader organizational perspective.
• Drive efficiencies and integrate best practices to all financial planning and analysis processes.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure CRO expenses are appropriately accounted for during each quarterly close. This will require basic CRO contract analysis and understanding.
• Serve as a resource to resolve accounting/finance related issues.
• Administer the financial planning and budgeting Electronic files.
• Create new, evaluate existing, and develop more efficient reports.
• Engage and support ad hoc financial modeling and reporting.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical, interpersonal, professional, and time management skills.
• Ability to work and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with the executive team in a senior financial role.
• Demonstrate a natural curiosity and desire to learn that will motivate more efficient business procedures.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide and receive feedback in a professional manner.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in accomplishing tasks.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability and means to travel between Redwood City locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, or related role.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, proficiency in business applications such as MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• MBA Degree
• 2+ years experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
• 2+ years experience with financial models and financial data retrieval.

• 2+ years experience working with NetSuite or similar ERP system.