Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

CG Oncology

4d•$187,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the Company's financial planning, forecasting, strategic analysis, and business partnering functions. This role serves as a key partner to the VP FP&A and executive leadership team, providing financial leadership to support R&D and Technical operations strategy, operational execution, commercialization readiness, and long-term value creation. The Director will oversee enterprise budgeting, long-range planning, cash forecasting, Board reporting, and strategic decision support while building scalable financial processes and capabilities to support the Company's growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required.
10–15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross functional initiatives.
Experience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors.
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations, including clinical-stage and/or commercial-stage environments.
Demonstrated experience with capital planning, fundraising support, commercialization forecasting, and strategic decision support.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes for all R&D and Tech Ops functions.
Develop financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and performance metrics.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic alternatives and growth opportunities.
Assist VP FP&A with preparation of financial materials for Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and external stakeholders.
Deliver actionable insights regarding operating performance, cash runway, and strategic initiatives.
Develop KPI dashboards and executive reporting packages.
Own cash forecasting and liquidity planning processes for R&D and Tech Ops.
Assist VP FP&A on financing initiatives and capital strategy.
Assess investment opportunities and resource prioritization across the organization.
Assist VP FP&A and CFO with financial due diligence and valuation support for business development, licensing, M&A, and partnership opportunities.
Develop business cases supporting strategic investment decisions.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting R&D/Tech Ops.
Coach and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish scalable processes, tools, and capabilities to support the Company's growth trajectory.
Partner with Finance leadership on talent planning, organizational design, and succession development.