Director, R&D FP&A

Maze Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

2d•$227,000 - $277,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director, FP&A to serve as a strategic finance partner to our R&D organization. In this highly visible role, you will support critical investment decisions across our development portfolio by delivering financial insights, forecasting, and decision support. You’ll work closely with R&D and finance leadership to translate scientific and clinical strategies into actionable financial plans, helping ensure resources are deployed effectively across programs. This role reports to the Sr. Director of FP&A and follows a hybrid scheduled of two-to-three days per week in office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including significant FP&A experience
Experience supporting R&D or development organizations strongly preferred
Clinical trial forecasting and accruals experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, and Anaplan, or similar tools
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities, including ad hoc analysis
Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to translate complex scientific and strategic concepts into clear financial insights
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Detail-oriented and solution-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement
Collaborative mindset with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness
Interest in exploring applications of AI to enhance FP&A processes

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with R&D leadership and project teams to develop portfolio and program-level financial plans
Lead scenario modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and vendor investment decisions
Support clinical program investment decisions and other high-priority strategic initiatives
Deliver accurate and timely forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans for R&D functions
Prepare and present financial analyses to senior leadership, including materials for Board meetings
Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to inform decision-making
Partner closely with Accounting to align budget vs actuals, including accruals, coding, and variance reporting
Collaborate with functional stakeholders to translate scientific and operational plans into financial outcomes
Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy
Partner with the Head of FP&A to enhance and automate allocation methodologies across programs and indications
Builds communication channels across Maze for sharing information.
Influences Senior Management decisions through persuasive arguments.
Respectfully addresses differing opinions leading to support of decisions.
Champions partnerships and connections across Maze.
Proactively addresses issues that could result in breakdown of team relationships.
Spotlights team and individual contributions in public forums.
Addresses gaps and leverages strengths to get best results.
Maintains a steadying presence and clarifies priorities during change.
Anticipates and removes barriers that put functional/corporate goals at risk.
Remove barriers to staff development and empowers them to make their own decisions.
Stays current on industry trends and keeps direct-reports prepared and responsive.