Associate Director / Director, FP&A

ArriVent Biopharma; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company based in the United States is seeking an Associate Director / Director, FP&A to lead financial strategy and budgeting for clinical and R&D projects. You will manage financial operations, collaborate with teams, and prepare insightful reports for senior leadership. Candidates should have over 7 years of financial management experience, especially in biopharmaceuticals, and demonstrate strong analytical and collaboration skills. The position is primarily remote, allowing for a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior financial management, preferably in a small or start-up company.
• 4+ years in the biopharmaceutical sector with direct clinical financial management experience.
• Mastery of FP&A processes and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D and CMC financial management for clinical programs.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts for clinical assets.
• Create financial models to assess strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Adaptive

Excel

SAGE

Anaplan

Job description

This role leads financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for ArriVent’s clinical and R&D programs and projects. As the R&D and CMC finance program lead, the Associate Director / Director, FP&A drives financial management for clinical development and manufacturing initiatives. Strategic thinking and hands-on execution are required, with independent problem solving in a primarily remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance lead for R&D and CMC programs, with primary responsibility for clinical program and project financial management.
• Lead development of annual R&D budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial models for clinical and CMC assets.
• Execute hands‑on financial tasks, including modeling, reporting, variance analysis, and quarter‑end close processes for clinical and CMC activities.
• Partner with clinical, CMC, research, and administrative teams to analyze program‑level spending, identify budget drivers, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare accurate, insightful financial reports for senior leadership and the Board, focusing on clinical program performance and key business drivers.
• Create dynamic financial models to evaluate strategic decisions, such as funding new clinical programs or expanding operations.
• Implement, test, and maintain company financial controls and data management systems for R&D and CMC functions.
• Manage cash flow forecasting for the clinical pipeline, providing guidance for fundraising or partnering activities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Clinical Operations, and Manufacturing to build, track, and refine budgets based on program milestones and timelines.
• Proactively identify and resolve operational and financial challenges in a resource‑constrained, start‑up environment.
• Operate with significant autonomy, taking ownership of issues and solutions with minimal oversight.
• Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated track record of working effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years in senior financial management, including experience in small or start‑up companies.
• 4+ years in the biopharmaceutical sector, with direct experience in clinical program FP&A and CMC financial management.
• Advanced skills in FP&A processes, business and cost analysis, forecasting models, and SOX controls.
• Mastery of Adaptive, Excel, and familiarity with other reporting/analytical tools.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAGE preferred) and planning/budgeting tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, Oracle, Planful, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a start‑up or high‑growth environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills; willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to get work done.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Customer‑focused, team‑oriented, and able to work independently in a primarily remote environment.
• Self‑motivated, highly communicative, and effective in virtual collaboration.