Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Therakos•Radnor, WV

About The Position

The Head of FP&A is a senior, hands-on finance leader in a private equity–backed pharmaceutical/biotech environment, responsible for leading enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis and delivers insightful financial reporting (including MD&A) to key stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of FP&A is expected functioning as a self-sufficient leader who knows what’s needed and how to deliver it with a focus on outcomes and solutions. The Head of FP&A will partner across all areas of the business, and will routinely interface with the company’s private equity investors, to ensure disciplined financial execution, transparency, and accountability. This is a high impact position that will be critical to aligning strategy, operational plans, and capital allocation in a period of growth, transformation, and value creation. It’s an ideal opportunity for a high-performing finance executive who is ready to step up to broader strategic responsibilities in a fast-paced, results-driven setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required
MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials required
12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility in FP&A or similar functions.
Hands-on experience in a private equity–backed biotechnology or pharmaceutical organization is required.
Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with a proven ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting (including board and investor reporting).
Advanced proficiency with financial systems and software (e.g., NetSuite, enterprise planning tools, Excel/Power BI) and the ability to drive system improvements.
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, investor-driven environments with high accountability.
Experience collaborating directly with C-suite leaders and private equity sponsors, with the savvy to present and defend financial plans and results.
A self-directed leader who runs the finance function independently and confidently.
Takes accountability for outcomes and consistently “owns” the results.
Unwavering focus on output quality and deadline attainment.
Proactively finds solutions to complex challenges and navigates obstacles with creativity and determination.
Able to speak the language of both science and finance – connects clinical trial progress and operational metrics to financial performance and capital needs.
Remains steady and effective in the face of ambiguity, evolving priorities, and aggressive growth targets.
Demonstrates perseverance and a positive approach when tackling tough problems or setbacks.
Makes sound, data-informed decisions quickly to keep pace with the business.
Balances strategic thinking with tactical execution, knowing when to dive deep and when to delegate.
Exhibits excellent judgment under pressure, maintaining a sharp focus on both risk management and opportunities for growth.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting clinical development programs, including project-based budgeting and spend tracking preferred.
Knowledge of biotech/pharma R&D lifecycles and the financial implications of clinical development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes within a PE-backed biotech company context.
Partner with executive leadership to deliver high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and forward-looking insights that meet investor expectations.
Support strategic initiatives, cash management, and scenario planning aligned with value-creation goals on the timelines expected.
Build and manage detailed clinical trial budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models across multiple programs and phases.
Track R&D and clinical spend against enrollment plans, milestones, and timelines; proactively identify variances, risks, and trade-offs to keep programs on track.
Establish strong financial governance for CROs, vendors, and trial-level spend within a disciplined, investor driven operating model.
Provide scenario modeling and ROI analysis to inform portfolio prioritization, go/no go decisions, and capital allocation for pipeline projects.
Lead robust monthly and quarterly performance reporting.
Deliver clear, concise variance analyses and driver-based explanations for results across all functional areas.
Design and implement standardized dashboards and BI reports that provide transparency to senior leadership and PE investors, enabling data-driven decisions and timely course corrections.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate potential investments, new programs, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
Support due diligence and integration efforts by providing insightful financial analysis and forecasting.
Ensure disciplined capital allocation in line with private equity return expectations and long-term value creation priorities.
Continuously analyze opportunities for cost optimization and strategic investment to drive enterprise value.
Design and continuously improve finance processes, controls, and systems to support a scaling organization under investor scrutiny.
Drive automation and integration of tools (ERP, FP&A platforms, BI systems) to achieve real-time visibility and efficiency in reporting.
Strengthen data integrity and infrastructure to improve decision-making.
Implement best practices that streamline workflows and maintain compliance, positioning the finance function to support rapid growth.
Operate with full ownership and accountability in a lean, high-expectation environment.
Serve as a trusted finance advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other executives, contributing strategic financial insight in leadership discussions.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization – from the R&D and clinical operations to our contract manufacturing, commercial, and functional departments – establishing credibility through expertise, responsiveness, and results.
Set and uphold high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and transparency in all financial deliverables.
Drive a culture of ownership, solutions, and continuous improvement, where the finance team is seen as proactive problem-solvers focused on enabling growth and operational excellence.