VP, FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Manning Personnel Group, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Personnel Group, Inc. is seeking a hands-on VP of FP&A for a biotech client in Massachusetts. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning while partnering with the CFO and executive team to deliver strategic financial insights.

The ideal candidate has extensive FP&A leadership experience, strong Excel modelling, and the ability to operate in a lean, growth-focused organization. MBA or advanced degree is preferred; biotechnology experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Significant progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including senior finance leadership roles.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; experience with FP&A systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and long-range planning.
• Partner with CFO and senior leaders to provide insights and recommendations for strategic decisions.
• Develop financial models to evaluate operating expenses, cash flow, and capital requirements.
• Manage annual budgeting and periodic forecasts, with performance reporting across the organization.
• Monitor performance vs budgets/forecasts, identify variances and opportunities.
• Prepare financial presentations and analyses for executive audiences.
• Collaborate with leaders to understand spending and financial priorities.
• Support FP&A related to R&D, clinical programs, and other initiatives.
• Evaluate scenarios and advise on resource allocation and long-term planning.
• Improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and financial controls.

Skills

Excel modelling

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

C-suite communication

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Our client, a biotechnology company, is seeking a VP of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic financial analysis across the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will work closely with the executive leadership team to provide financial insights that support key business decisions and long-term growth. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on, strategic finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is comfortable independently managing both high‑level financial initiatives and day‑to‑day FP&A responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial planning and analysis function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
• Partner directly with the CFO and executive leadership team to provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations supporting strategic business decisions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to evaluate operating expenses, cash flow, capital requirements, and future funding needs.
• Manage annual budgeting processes, periodic forecasts, and financial performance reporting across the organization.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare financial presentations, reports, and analyses for executive leadership and other key audiences.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to understand departmental spending, resource requirements, and financial priorities.
• Support financial planning related to research and development activities, clinical programs, and other business initiatives, as applicable.
• Evaluate financial scenarios and provide recommendations to support resource allocation and long‑term business planning.
• Establish and improve FP&A processes, reporting tools, and financial controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the primary FP&A resource, independently managing both strategic projects and detailed financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Significant progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Prior experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting executive leadership with strategic financial analysis and business planning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an FP&A function in a lean or growing organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling, with experience using financial planning and reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience working directly with C‑suite executives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to financial analysis and execution.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in an emerging or early‑stage biotechnology company preferred.

Compensation

$300-350k

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.