FP&A Business Partner driving financial performance across Kpler organization. Collaborating with business leaders and providing actionable insights for strategic decision - making.
About the role
- Interim Director of FP&A responsible for leading financial planning and analysis at BioMADE. This role will serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual and periodic budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Prepare financial models, variance analyses, and business case evaluations to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting packages showing plan vs. actual results, with commentary and analysis of key drivers and variances
- Provide analysis and insight into revenue, margins, operating expenses, and capital expenditures, particularly related to the PPN
- Support scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and what-if analysis for key initiatives
- Monitor overhead and indirect rate performance and proactively support actions to manage variances
- Assist the CFO and executive leadership team with presentations and financial reports for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Controller and accounting organization to ensure financial performance aligns with forecasts and budgets
- Partner with business unit leaders to understand key drivers of financial performance and operational efficiency, specifically for membership activities, research and cost share programs, and capital projects
- Translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and leadership team, supporting major initiatives and resource allocation decisions
- Build, lead, mentor, and develop a small high-performing FP&A team, fostering analytical rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Promote best practices in financial management and ensure consistent analytical methodologies across the organization
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve planning tools, processes, and reporting frameworks using financial planning and business intelligence systems
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop dashboards to track financial and operational health.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related financial leadership roles
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to process improvement
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams in dynamic environments
- Preferred: MBA, CPA, or CFA designation
- Preferred: Experience in the biotechnology or advanced manufacturing industries
- Preferred: Experience in capital investment projects
- Preferred: Working knowledge of federal grants management and compliance with 2 CFR 200
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave - in compliance with the Emeryville Sick Paid Leave Ordinance.
- Free/gated parking.
- Monthly stipend reimbursement for phone when applicable to the role.
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Assistance Plan
- Work-from-home equipment provided for duration of assignment.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Casual dress office environment.
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