FP&A Director, Technical Ops (Biotech) – Onsite Waltham

kailera; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Kailera is seeking a Director of FP&A for Technical Operations to lead budgeting, forecasting, and deep-dive financial analysis across Drug Product, Drug Supply, and Global Supply Chain. This on-site role is based at Kailera's Waltham, MA headquarters and aims to build scalable financial infrastructure for growing manufacturing capabilities.

Lead cross-functional partnerships with Operations and Accounting, deliver executive-ready insights, and drive monthly close and planning tool enhancements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance experience in biotech/pharma, including 3+ years supporting Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Drug Product, Drug Supply, or Supply Chain
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for complex, multidisciplinary functions
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with ability to translate data into actionable insights for senior leadership
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships with Technical Operations, Accounting, and Corporate FP&A
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for audiences from working teams to executives
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving biotech environments with resilience and sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and rolling forecasts for COGS, capex, and operating expenses
• Serve as the financial business partner to Technical Operations leadership, translating data into actionable insights
• Lead financial analysis of manufacturing costs and third-party spend; identify risks and opportunities
• Build and maintain financial models for scale-up, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy analyses
• Drive the monthly close and variance analysis with Accounting to ensure spend visibility and accrual accuracy
• Collaborate with Technical Operations, Accounting, Procurement, and Corporate FP&A on reporting standards and timelines
• Champion ERP and planning tool improvements to increase efficiency and scalability of reporting
• Prepare executive and board-level materials summarizing performance, risks, and recommendations

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Long-range financial planning

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/ Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights)

Job description

Kailera is seeking a Director of FP&A for Technical Operations to lead budgeting, forecasting, and deep-dive financial analysis across Drug Product, Drug Supply, and Global Supply Chain. This on-site role is based at Kailera's Waltham, MA headquarters and aims to build scalable financial infrastructure for growing manufacturing capabilities.

Lead cross-functional partnerships with Operations and Accounting, deliver executive-ready insights, and drive monthly close and planning tool enhancements