Director of FP&A | Series B | Biotech

Zanda; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search partner is seeking a Director of FP&A for a fast-growing AI-driven HealthTech organization based in Boston. In this full-time role, you will lead the financial planning cycle, optimize FP&A processes, and act as a strategic partner to executives. Ideal candidates will bring extensive FP&A leadership experience, strong financial modeling skills, and an advanced degree. Join a mission-driven team focused on accelerating patient impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience including team leadership.
• Experience in high-growth settings, especially biotechnology or advanced technology sectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication for executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full financial planning cycle: budget, forecasts, strategy.
• Partner with executives to translate data into actionable insights.
• Optimize FP&A processes using advanced analytics and cloud reporting.
• Drive financial accountability and deliver high-value financial analyses.

Skills

FP&A leadership experience

Financial modeling skills

Exceptional communication skills

Influencing without authority

Education

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)

Tools

AI-enabled planning tools

Job description

This range is provided by Zanda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Co-Founder | Supporting high growth Tech and Digital Start-ups / Scale-ups with CFO hires in New York

Zanda is an Executive search partner that works exclusively with high growth start-ups as they look to scale their business with senior talent. Zanda partners with VC’s, Founder’s, CEO’s and CFO’s when it comes to successfully delivering on key senior appointments.

Who’s the business

Zanda is working with a rapidly growing international AI-driven HealthTech organization based in Boston. The company is seeking a Director of FP&A to support the development of a growing finance function as it scales a cutting-edge product that applies advanced artificial intelligence to accelerate the discovery and development of new patient therapies.

What experiences you will gain

• Lead the full financial planning cycle: annual budget, forecasts, and long‑range strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and the flexibility to adapt as conditions change.
• Act as a strategic partner to executives and cross‑functional leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform high‑impact decisions.
• Build and optimize FP&A processes using advanced analytics, cloud reporting, and AI‑enabled modeling to improve automation, accuracy, and scenario planning.
• Drive financial accountability and strategic execution across programs and initiatives, delivering high‑value financial analysis, dashboards, and presentations that clearly tell the story behind the numbers.

What background should you have before you press apply!

• Bring extensive FP&A leadership experience in fast‑moving or high‑growth settings, ideally within biotechnology or advanced technology sectors, supported by strong financial modeling skills and fluency in modern, AI‑enabled planning tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to influence without direct authority, building alignment and engagement across functions while serving as a strong business partner who can both support and challenge senior leaders.
• Communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively to strategic and operational stakeholders, drawing on exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a record of executive‑level reporting.
• Hold an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) and 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience including team leadership, with a hands‑on, mission‑driven mindset and passion for accelerating innovation and patient impact.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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