• Financial Planning Manager

    Actalent (Remote, OR)


    Job Title: Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Job Description

     

    The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) holds a strategic finance role responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting support within a small BioPharma Sponsor organization. This position acts as a financial business partner, generating meaningful reporting and analytics while serving as a liaison between functional heads and the finance department.

    Responsibilities

    + Generate meaningful financial reporting and analytics.

    + Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate costs, resource requirements, and investment scenarios for new and ongoing projects.

    + Provide monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support operational reviews, variance analysis, and executive presentations.

    + Partner with functional leaders to monitor department financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

    + Act as an integrated business partner with all R&D Departments, providing thought leadership and analysis for ongoing business initiatives.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning and reporting across all aspects of clinical development.

    + Manage the coordination and consolidation of cross-department expense forecasts for all recurring planning processes, including rolling forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range plans.

    + Serve as the primary liaison between functional teams and finance leadership to ensure efficient and effective process establishment and continuous improvement.

    + Ensure compliance with financial controls, company policies, and relevant regulations in the management of clinical budgets and expenditures.

    Essential Skills

    + Forecasting

    + Financial analysis

    + Budgeting

    + Finance

    + Financial reporting

    + Financial modeling

    + Financial planning and analysis

    + Accounting

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.

    + 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or clinical research sector.

    + Strong understanding of clinical trial budgeting, cost drivers, and project management principles.

    + Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools (Excel, Dynamics 365).

    + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.

    Work Environment

    This position offers part-time hours, up to 20 hours per week, and is remote-based within the East or Central Time Zone. Candidates must have morning availability starting at 7 am Eastern and the willingness to work with global stakeholders.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.