Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in RNA interference therapeutics is seeking a Director of R&D Financial Planning & Analysis. This hybrid role involves strategic financial support for global development programs, collaboration with various teams, and the development of financial dashboards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and the biotech industry, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or strategic finance.
• 6+ years of biotech/pharma industry R&D experience.
• Ability to manage risks and opportunities in finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial representative on global development teams.
• Provide strategic financial support for business case reviews.
• Develop program financial dashboards and support budgeting.

Skills

Financial valuation methodologies

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client-service orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

This role is considered Hybrid.

Overview

Reporting to the Head of R&D Finance, the Director of R&D Financial Planning & Analysis is a key member of Alnylam's Finance team. This role will work closely with business leaders at all levels of the organization and will be focused on providing strategic financial support to the company's global development program teams.

This position is hybrid and will be primarily located in Cambridge, MA.

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as the financial representative on global development program teams, working closely with Program Leaders, Program Managers, and functional experts. Offer guidance and support from a financial perspective while proactively managing potential risks and opportunities in alignment with Finance leadership.
2. Provide strategic financial support (e.g., NPVs, IRR) for business case reviews to facilitate decision-making by executive leadership. Present findings to program teams and senior leadership as appropriate.
3. Develop a new program financial dashboard in partnership with stakeholders across Finance and the business, summarizing financial and operational status and other key data points.
4. Support annual budgeting and long-range planning by aligning key assumptions between program teams and functional leadership, ensuring financial submissions are aligned.
5. Collaborate with R&D Finance, CMC Finance, and Alliance Finance teams to understand variances between actual results and budgets/forecasts. Review variance analyses with leadership and recommend adjustments as needed.
6. Assist in developing budgets for external partners in collaboration with the Alliance Finance team.
7. Build strong relationships within the broader Finance organization and support special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.
8. Support the growth and development of junior team members in R&D Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics). Advanced degrees like an MBA are preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, valuation, or strategic finance roles.
• 6+ years of biotech/pharma industry R&D experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial valuation methodologies used in biotech/pharma.
• Ability to switch between strategic discussions and operational tasks within a matrixed organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Positive, flexible, and client-service-oriented attitude towards business teams.

About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has pioneered RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, transforming scientific discovery into innovative medicines for rare and common diseases. Founded in 2002, Alnylam continues to lead the RNAi revolution, turning science into reality.

Our culture: Our people-first culture is driven by core values: innovation, openness, urgency, excellence, and commitment. Recognized globally as a top employer, we prioritize inclusivity, belonging, and empowering employees to bring their authentic selves to work, fostering groundbreaking medical advances.