Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
About The Position
The Director, FP&A – TechOps serves as the primary finance business partner to the TechOps organization, providing end‑to‑end financial leadership across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, CMC Quality, and External Manufacturing as 4DMT transitions from late‑stage clinical development to commercial readiness and launch. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and decision support for a rapidly scaling TechOps organization. The Director will partner closely with TechOps leadership to translate operational plans into clear financial outcomes, proactively manage risks, and enable disciplined, data‑driven decisions. The position is expected to operate as a hands‑on, strategic individual contributor, with future people management potential as the organization scales. The Director role will report to the CFO and is expected on site.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A roles
- Prior biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences experience required
- Experience supporting a late‑stage clinical development organization through commercial launch (ideally first global product launch) required
- Experience with ERP selection and implementation
- Direct experience partnering with TechOps, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and/or CMC organizations required
- Understanding of CMC processes (e.g. upstream, downstream, fill finish, pack and label, etc)
- Proficiency in finance software (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience partnering with Clinical Development is a plus
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary finance partner to TechOps leadership, supporting strategic planning, operational decisions, and investment prioritization
- Translate TechOps strategy, timelines, and operating plans into financial forecasts with implications, trade‑offs, and scenarios
- Own the TechOps annual budget, rolling forecast, and long‑range plan inputs through close coordination with business partners
- Develop and maintain detailed spend, headcount, and models aligned to clinical needs, manufacturing runs and launch timelines
- Ensure financial plans accurately reflect changes in demand, supply constraints, tech transfers, and scale‑up activities
- Lead scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess financial impact of operational risks and strategic alternatives.
- Deliver clear monthly variance analysis, forecasting updates, and KPI reporting for TechOps leadership and Finance.
- Support company‑wide cash flow forecasting and runway modeling, with particular focus on timelines and spend phasing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
