Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Protara Therapeutics, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Equity compensation

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A biotechnology company in New York is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. This role involves providing financial support to management, developing financial plans, and conducting analyses. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the biotech industry. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Workday Adaptive Planning are essential. Competitive salary with benefits including bonuses and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years in a financial planning or accounting role.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial plans to help the company meet its strategic goals.
• Review company contracts and analyze their impact on forecasts.
• Incorporate month-end actuals into the financial forecast.
• Communicate forecast updates to key stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of operating and valuation models.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modeling skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

NetSuite

MS Office Suite

Job description

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

New York, NY

Company Overview

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA‑002, an investigational cell‑based therapy in development for the treatment of non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The company is evaluating TARA‑002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to Bacillus Calmette‑Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace.

This role requires on‑site presence in our NYC offices at least 2 days per week.

Job Overview

The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis provides financial planning and analytical support to the Associate Director of FP&A and the broader Finance team. The manager assists in managing the FP&A function, supports the financial aspects of Protara by providing forecasting, business modeling, valuation, financial analysis, and other analytical techniques as needed. The manager will help manage the company’s forecast and cash runway model in Workday Adaptive Planning and share key insights with management. The manager participates in the preparation of Board presentations and supporting materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop financial plan to help the company meet its strategic goals by leading discussions with business owners across the organization and understanding their needs.
• Review company contracts and determine the impact on the company’s working forecast and cash runway.
• Incorporate month‑end actuals into the forecast, including Budget‑to‑Actual variance analysis.
• Communicate forecast updates and variances to key stakeholders.
• Work with Business Development to assist in the development of operating and valuation models for new opportunities and support the team in due diligence and transaction execution as appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation of Board presentations and supporting materials.
• Propose and implement best practices for process and reporting enhancements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.
• Minimum of three to five years in a financial planning or accounting role.
• Prior experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence to handle a wide range of finance related responsibilities.
• Strong background in forecasting.
• Demonstrable knowledge of financial accounting.

Computer Skills

• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning required; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required, CPA preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to understand data and transaction flows between systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task successfully in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage both day‑to‑day operations as well as project work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with and presenting to senior‑level management.

Physical Demands

• This position requires minimal travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $125,000 – $130,000, based on experience. We offer an incentive bonus, equity compensation, 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara

• Friendly, open, and fun team‑oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company‑wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross‑functionally.
• Generous paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.