Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Commercial

Dyne Therapeutics•Waltham, MA

7h•$170,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Commercial provides financial planning, reporting, business insights, and analytical support across the organization. This role serves as a strategic business partner and finance systems leader, owning the administration, optimization, and evolution of FP&A reporting tools, planning applications, and financial data warehouse capabilities. The Associate Director partners closely with Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics solutions that improve transparency and support data-driven decision making. The role develops financial models, analyzes business performance and trends, and delivers actionable insights supporting operational execution, portfolio investment decisions, resource allocation, and long-term growth strategies. The position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, business analysis, or related financial roles.
Demonstrated experience supporting annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting processes.
Expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, variance analysis, and business performance management.
Experience administering and optimizing financial planning, reporting, business intelligence, and enterprise financial systems.
Experience working with financial data warehouses and partnering with IT teams on reporting and systems enhancement initiatives.
Strong understanding of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis.
Experience partnering effectively with Accounting, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated financial solutions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to influence and build alignment across functions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead process improvements, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial planning/reporting systems.
Sound judgment, accountability, and a collaborative approach to influencing cross-functional initiatives and supporting organizational objectives.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or other advanced degree or certification.
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or a growth-stage public company environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and short- and long-range financial plans.
Monitor budget-versus-actual performance and provide variance analysis, insights, and recommendations to business leaders.
Build and maintain financial models supporting KPI analysis, portfolio prioritization, commercial strategy, and investment decisions.
Conduct scenario planning and investment analyses, including evaluation of resource allocation and buy-up investment opportunities.
Perform balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, COGS, and CAPEX/fixed asset analyses to support operational and strategic decision making.
Lead the development, enhancement, and ongoing management of FP&A systems, reporting tools, and financial data warehouse capabilities.
Create and maintain financial dashboards showing actual spending, purchase order commitments, and forecast assumptions.
Partner with Accounting and IT to improve financial reporting processes and integrate financial data across enterprise systems.
Develop automated reporting and analytics solutions that enable stakeholders to access timely, actionable financial insights.
Ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across financial planning and reporting platforms.
Serve as a trusted financial partner to functional leaders, providing actionable insights and recommendations that support business objectives.
Review contracts and purchase requisitions for alignment with approved budgets, financial policies, and forecast assumptions.
Monitor and report on KPIs and business performance metrics.
Support strategic and operational decision making through ad hoc financial analyses and business case development.
Assist in preparing financial materials for Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, data quality, and planning capabilities.
Lead or support cross-functional initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, operational effectiveness, and financial visibility.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing scalable financial processes, systems, and analytics solutions.