Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Biotech Experience Necessary)

Antares Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares Therapeutics is looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in Boston, MA or New York, NY. This strategic role involves partnering with R&D and corporate leadership to drive financial insights and support key investment decisions. Candidates should have over 8 years in FP&A, a strong background in biotech financial modeling, and experience in oncology or immunology preferred. Salary range is $190,000-$240,000 annually, providing a hands-on role with significant influence across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including hands-on ownership of planning, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to independently engage with functional leaders and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of biotech financial drivers, particularly R&D and clinical development spending.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to functional leadership, providing financial insights for investment decisions.
• Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning with a focus on R&D spend.
• Prepare board- and executive-level materials, including financial analyses and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Salary Band: $190,000-$240,000

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY

Antares Therapeutics is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to serve as a strategic finance partner to R&D and corporate leadership. This role will report directly to the VP of Finance and will operate as a hands‑on, highly autonomous individual contributor with significant visibility and influence across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategy, management consulting, or finance advisory experience and embedded industry experience within a biotech organization, with a strong understanding of biotech financial models and R&D investment decision-making. This person will act as the primary FP&A lead for the company, capable of independently partnering with functional leaders across departments on detailed actuals, forecasting, and planning. Prior experience supporting oncology and/or immunology programs and partnering closely with Research & Development leadership is a significant plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to functional leadership, providing financial insights to support investment decisions, portfolio prioritization, and long‑range planning
• Lead all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning, with a strong focus on R&D spend
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models related to pipeline programs, development plans, and clinical milestones
• Partner closely with Research, Development, Clinical, and Technical Operations leaders to align financial plans with scientific and operational objectives
• Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses to inform strategic initiatives and corporate planning
• Prepare board‑ and executive‑level materials, including financial analyses, variance explanations, and strategic recommendations
• Own and continuously enhance FP&A processes, tools, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on scalability and accuracy
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning, driving adoption, optimization, and effective use across the organization
• Support ad‑hoc financial analyses related to partnering, business development, and corporate strategy as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including hands‑on ownership of planning, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Prior experience in strategy, management consulting, or finance advisory roles, paired with experience fully embedded within a biotech or life sciences company
• Strong understanding of biotech financial drivers, particularly R&D and clinical development spending
• Oncology experience and prior partnership with R&D leadership is a major plus
• Hands‑on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning (required)
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis skills
• Proven ability to independently engage with functional leaders and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights; highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Ability to operate successfully as an individual contributor without direct reports

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $190,000-$240,000 annually.

As set forth in Antares Therapeutics ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.