Director - Global Financial Planning & Analysis - PaxVax - San Francisco

Job description
Summary Description of Role:
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for managing company’s strategic 10-year financial plan, rolling forecast, annual budgets, and analysis of financial results. This person is also responsible for preparing and presenting financial information, including variance analysis, scenario planning and company metrics, to the management team, as applicable. This is a key position in the accounting and finance organization and will provide many opportunities for growth and development with frequent interactions with executive management. The position reports to the Vice President of Finance.

Responsibilities:
Maintain the Company’s strategic 10-year financial plan
Prepare various financial models and scenarios to provide support to various strategic discussions by executive management
Drive the production of the annual budget
Manage the quarterly update process for the rolling forecast
Prepare and distribute budget vs. actual variance analysis and related reporting to department heads
Meet with department heads to ensure a thorough understanding of their operating results and related variances from budget

Support the commercial operations group in development of long-term revenue models
Provide financial and analytical support to business development
Preparation and presentation of board materials in relation to any or all the above
Partner with the accounting team to ensure the accuracy of month-end close reporting
Develop and manage monthly executive summary and metrics reporting
Review contracts and progress of clinical trials to establish accounting and accruals entries
Utilize Jedox software and related web-based user interface to facilitate corporate-wide forecast updates and annual budget process
Special projects, as needed

Desired Skills and Experience
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Advanced/expert knowledge of excel is required
Excellent analytical skills
Familiarity with Jedox or other OLAP technology is preferred
Strong communication skills, including ability to interface with all levels and internationally
Knowledge of project and department budgeting
Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
Strong financial planning skills with ability to understand the details and identify the impact on the “big picture”
Proven ability to multi-task, and to adapt and proactively respond to a changing environment
Ability to plan and execute complex tasks and to solve problems independently
Solid knowledge of accounting principles and US GAAP
Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
Strong financial planning skills with ability to understand the details and identify the impact on the “big picture”
Highest level of professional and ethical performance standards
Experience as an effective leader, people manager and a team builder
Energetic, dedicated and enthusiastic team player
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of related experience, including within life sciences
BA/BS in Finance, Management Science or related is required
MBA or CPA desirable

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