• Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Newark, DE)


    Description Prior -Pharmaceutical, Life Science, Medical Devices or Biologics Gene therapy experience required

     

    Salary-$135k - $170k + Bonus

     

    A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and analytical support for its R& D portfolio. This role will partner closely with business leaders, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provide actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. The FP& A Manager will also manage a small team of analysts while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in all financial processes. This role requires very strong technical and analytical skills including Microsoft Excel and Alteryx

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range planning activities across assigned programs and business units

     

    Manage, mentor, and develop a team of FP& A analysts and senior analysts

     

    Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for program and functional leadership, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations

     

    Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, including variance analysis, actuals reporting, and performance tracking

     

    Drive development and enhancement of financial models, reporting tools, and estimation templates

     

    Present high-quality financial insights, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees

     

    Conduct advanced financial analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, scenario modeling) to support portfolio decisions

     

    Partner with cross-functional teams (R& D, Operations, HR, etc.) to align financial objectives with business strategy

     

    Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, and reporting standards

     

    Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and analytics processes

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA and/or CPA preferred

     

    8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance or FP& A, with at least 2+ years in a management role

     

    Industry experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, or Healthcare strongly preferred

     

    Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams

     

    Advanced technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

     

    Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (Hyperion Essbase or similar) preferred

     

    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders

     

    Strong business acumen with experience supporting R& D or complex project-based organizations Requirements Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Adaptive Insights, Financial Analysis, Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting - Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Modeling, Scenario modeling, Analysis, Analysis planning, Cash Flow Analysis, Complex Financial Analysis, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A), Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Hyperion Essbase, Alteryx, CPA

     

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