Senior Program Control Analyst: Financial Planning & EV

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, Program Control to lead cost and schedule management across multiple customer programs.

You will serve as a trusted business partner to Program Managers and functional leaders, delivering advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while driving process improvements. The role reports to the Director, Program Control and collaborates with Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership to optimize performance and support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a related discipline and 8+ years of related experience is required or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in CDMO contracting and understanding of GAAP and other contracting and finance/accounting standards. Understanding of revenue recognition standards.
• Requires program control experience working with schedules, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost accounting and financial management systems, work authorizations, process management systems, and/or reporting.
• Comprehensive knowledge in scheduling tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Cobra or others, as well MS Office products.
• Prefer experience with SAP, SharePoint and other business tools.
• Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines, with a proactive problem solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis activities, including detailed program cost and schedule reporting, forecasting, and profitability assessments.
• Develop, maintain, and review program Estimates at Completion (EACs), budgets, resource forecasts, and financial plans for complex programs.
• Create and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBSs), Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Resource Loaded Networks (RLNs), and detailed program budgets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in contract setup and administration by understanding: Contract overview and commercial terms; Revenue recognition requirements and performance obligations; Project structure requirements; Project Account Groups and Project Labor Categories (PLCs).
• Partner with Program Managers to establish financial baselines, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure subcontractor and pass-through activities are appropriately planned, funded, and tracked throughout the program lifecycle.
• Monitor open commitments, milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure program execution aligns with approved plans.
• Develop and maintain invoice schedules and track performance against invoicing milestones.
• Support Program Managers in resolving invoicing and payment issues while maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Analyze program performance using earned value, schedule, cost, and operational performance metrics.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Lead program reviews and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Support strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and the development of program control best practices across the organization.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Program control

Contract administration

Scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Cobra

MS Office

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst, Program Control to lead cost and schedule management across multiple customer programs.

You will serve as a trusted business partner to Program Managers and functional leaders, delivering advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting while driving process improvements. The role reports to the Director, Program Control and collaborates with Finance, Contracts, and executive leadership to optimize performance and support strategic