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role summary
the senior manager / associate director, financial planning & analysis (fp&a) will be a key member of the fp&a team, providing operational planning, analytical insights, and strategic financial support to help kura achieve its commercial, operational, and long-term financial objectives. This role leads core financial planning activities with transparency and rigor while partnering cross-functionally to provide financial leadership and decision support. The ideal candidate serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, translating complex financial data into actionable insights that drive performance and strategic outcomes. It supports multiple functional areas and plays a critical role in the annual operating plan, monthly and quarterly forecasting, performance reporting, spend management, investment and program analysis, long-range planning, and continuous improvement of fp&a systems and processes.
responsibilities
* support and help lead the fp&a function, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and analysis of actual results versus plan.
* serve as the fp&a business partner for sg&a functions and selected r&d departments, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost optimization, and process improvement.
* lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial results, forecasts, and outlooks for supported functions on a quarterly and annual basis.
* develop a deep understanding of functional operations and resource requirements to effectively challenge assumptions, budgets, and investment requests.
* provide timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis and business context to support operating and strategic decision‑making.
* critically review and evaluate annual and multi‑year budget submissions; documenting issues, communicating findings, and partnering with stakeholders to resolve concerns.
* leverage financial systems and tools to analyze and synthesize large data sets into clear, summarized insights for business partners.
* contribute to ongoing improvements in fp&a processes, reporting, and systems to enhance scalability and decision support.
* perform other duties as assigned.
qualifications
* bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
* 5+ years of progressive experience in fp&a, corporate finance, or related roles, preferably within a biotech or pharma organization.
* hands‑on experience with budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and variance analysis.
* strong planning, reporting and analytical skills with demonstrated business and systems proficiency in previous roles.
* demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders and support business leaders with financial decision‑making.
* strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and preparing external presentations; advanced excel and powerpoint skills; experience with financial planning software (e.g., adaptive insights, hyperion) a plus.
* highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
education
* bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
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