Strategic FP&A Leader for R&D & PSC Finance

Planet Pharma; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – R&D to lead financial forecasting and strategic analysis for the PSC organization in Alameda, CA. You will partner with manufacturing, validation, drug products, and testing to drive resource discipline and target attainment.

The role requires strong FP&A experience in biotech/pharma, with a focus on CMC and technical operations. You will influence across functions, support month-end close, and mentor teams in accrual methodologies.

Qualifications

• 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 FP&A, corporate finance, accounting or similar finance function.

Responsibilities

• Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results 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 across PSC teams to align projections with clinical development timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement and training on accrual methodologies and financial targets.
• Support monthly close process; validate PSC accruals with accounting teams.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Financial partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Deadline-driven

Education

BS/BA degree in related discipline

MS/MBA/MA degree in related discipline

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Oracle EPBCS

Hyperion

NetSuite

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Finance Manager – R&D to lead financial forecasting and strategic analysis for the PSC organization in Alameda, CA. You will partner with manufacturing, validation, drug products, and testing to drive resource discipline and target attainment.

The role requires strong FP&A experience in biotech/pharma, with a focus on CMC and technical operations. You will influence across functions, support month-end close, and mentor teams in accrual methodologies.