Interim Finance Manager II

Vaco; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks an Interim Senior Finance Manager to partner with Technical Operations and Supply Chain, guiding FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting. The role will oversee detailed budgets, monitor performance, and align projections with development timelines and operational plans.

It supports the monthly close, builds financial models, and drives strategic analyses for leadership. Hybrid SF Bay Area with ~6 months duration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related finance.
• Experience in a public biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences org desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Technical Operations and Supply Chain leaders.
• Develop detailed budgets and forecasts across manufacturing, validation, testing, and operations.
• Monitor financial performance against forecasts and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Align financial projections with development timelines and operational plans.
• Support the monthly close by reviewing accruals and partnering with Accounting.
• Improve financial accountability and help partners understand accruals, forecasts, and targets.
• Provide FP&A support for capital expenditures and resource allocation planning.
• Develop management reports, financial models, and analyses for leadership.
• Support accrual models, special projects, and evolving business priorities.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Interim Senior Finance Manager, Technical Operations

Our client, a publicly traded life sciences company, is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Manager to serve as the primary finance partner to its Technical Operations and Supply Chain organization.

This role is hybrid in the San Francisco East Bay, with on-site attendance required at least three days per week. This role has an anticipated duration of approximately six months, with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Technical Operations and Supply Chain leaders, providing financial guidance and decision support
• Develop detailed budgets and forecasts across manufacturing, validation, testing, and other operational activities
• Monitor financial performance against forecasts and communicate key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Align financial projections with development timelines, operational plans, and organizational objectives
• Support the monthly close by reviewing accruals and partnering with Accounting to ensure complete and accurate reporting
• Improve financial accountability and help business partners strengthen their understanding of accruals, forecasts, and financial targets
• Provide FP&A support for capital expenditures, investment decisions, and resource-allocation planning
• Develop management reports, financial models, and strategic analyses for Finance and operational leadership
• Support related accrual models, special projects, and evolving business priorities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related finance function
• Significant experience within a public biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organization
• Direct experience forecasting for manufacturing, technical operations, supply chain, or related development functions
• Strong business-partnering, financial modeling, planning systems, communication, and influencing skills

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.