Senior Finance Manager

Exelixis Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Exelixis Inc. invites applications for Senior Finance Manager - R&D to serve as the primary finance partner to the PSC organization. You will drive financial forecasts, prepare management reports, and support close processes for CMC, manufacturing, and testing activities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in biotech/pharma finance, strong FP&A background, and proficiency with Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, or Netsuite. This role is based in the United States and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in related discipline with 9 years of experience or MS/MBA with 7 years.
• Experience in CMC/technical operations forecasting required.
• 5+ years in biotech/pharma and in business-partner-facing finance roles.
• Experience with financial planning systems (Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PSC leaders to align with corporate targets.
• Develop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and monitor performance.
• Own FP&A for all CMC groups including manufacturing, validation, drug substance/product, testing, and biologics.
• Drive discipline across PSC teams and align projections with clinical timelines.
• Support monthly close and validate accruals with accounting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MBA/MA in related field

Tools

Oracle EPBCS

Hyperion

Netsuite

Job description

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Finance Manager - R&D will be responsible for developing financial forecasts, crafting management reports, supporting close cycles, and delivering strategic analyses for the PSC organization. This position serves as the primary finance partner to the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) organization, which comprises all technical operations/CMC activities, including manufacturing, validation, drug product/substance, and testing. This Senior Finance Manager - R&D acts as a key advisor to the Head of PSC and each of the PSC cost center leaders, contributing to the organization's achievement of its targets and ensuring financial discipline in the allocation of resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results that are aligned with corporate targets/objectives
• Develop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and regularly monitor performance against forecasts
• Own the financial planning process for all CMC groups, including manufacturing, validation, drug substance, drug product, testing, and biologics activities
• Cultivate discipline and accountability across PSC business teams, ensuring projections align with clinical development timelines
• Drive continuous improvement and training with PSC business teams to bolster literacy of accrual methodologies and financial targets
• Support monthly close process; validate PSC accruals in collaboration with accounting team
• Partner with study delivery leads to develop clinical trial forecasts that accurately reflect study plans and requirements
• Serve as FP&A point of contact for PSC CAPEX support
• Assist FP&A clinical accrual team with clinical site accrual model updates
• Support ad hoc projects as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: BS/BA degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or, MS/MBA/MA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: CMC/technical operations forecasting experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience
• Minimum of 5 years in business-partner-facing finance role
• Experience with financial planning systems required (e.g., Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite, or similar)
• Demonstrated growth in responsibility in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or similar finance function

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills
• Exceptional business partnering skills – ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Ability to build strong cross functional relationships within an organization
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Broad business acumen
• Advanced knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint

Travel Requirements

0% Travel not required.

Environmental Requirements

Our office is a modern, open space that foster collaborations and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The base pay range for this position is $152,000 - $215,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Sales-based incentive plan (if field sales staff)
• Opportunity to purchase company stock
• Long‑term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
• Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the recruiting process, please email us at: [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial. As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission. Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.