Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

IDEAYA Biosciences • South San Francisco, CA

10d • $139,000 - $171,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.

IDEAYA is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join the Finance team! The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, will be a finance business partner between Finance and the Clinical Operations team focusing on budgeting, forecasting and financial close for clinical trials in IDEAYA’s robust and growing pipeline. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, show an initiative to learn, embrace a collaborative approach, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 4-7 years of related experience with success in a growth company or public accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work within fixed timeframes and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to quickly grasp and apply analytical concepts
• Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting and finance, including preparing financial statements and forecasts
• Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be capable of building solid relationships with colleagues
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful
• Must possess an exceptional work ethic, team mentality, positive attitude, highly driven, self-motivated, and excellent business partnering skills
• Passion for technology and genuine desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big aspirations
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required
• All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.
• Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience a plus
• Big 4 experience with a focus in the Life Science industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the development of enterprise-level financial planning, including an annual multiyear budget, semi-annual forecast, and strategic initiatives, incorporating sensitivity and risk analysis and generating departmental budgets and targets for the organization
• Clinical Trials budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Monthly close activities including preparing clinical trial accruals
• Clinical Trials Metrics Forecast Reporting
• Monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting and communications, including variance analysis to functional leaders, company management, and the Board of Directors
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as clinical team, program management team and external CROs and become trusted finance partner across the organization
• Leverage the Company’s FP&A tool and ongoing support
• Review and analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities, and trends to provide business owners and senior leaders with financial analysis input to drive decision-making
• Understand and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) documentation and requirements for assigned area
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned and perform other duties as directed

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents)
• 401k
• ESPP
• wellness programs
• merit-based salary increases
• company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation
• company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager