Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

BlueRock Therapeutics•Cambridge, MA

22h

About The Position

BlueRock Therapeutics, a wholly-owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading engineered cell therapy company using its unique cell+gene platform to direct cellular differentiation and genetically engineer cells to create a new generation of cellular medicines that address large patient populations suffering from neurological, cardiovascular, and immunology diseases. The convergence of cell biology and genetic engineering is creating fundamental new ways to impact disease. Founded in 2016 to capitalize on these technological breakthroughs, we are advancing our novel cell+gene platform to develop, manufacture, and deliver an entirely new generation of authentic and engineered cell therapies across three therapeutic areas: neurology, cardiology, and immunology. What Are We Doing? Our foundational science harnesses the ability to create and then direct the differentiation of universal pluripotent stem cells into authentic, functional cells that can be used as allogeneic cellular therapies to treat a broad array of diseases. We can also further engineer these cells, enabling them to produce enzymes, antibodies, and other proteins for additional therapeutic benefit. We are passionate about delivering on the promise of cellular and gene therapy, shaping the future of cellular medicine, and delivering new therapies to millions of patients with treatment options. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, thrive in a fun and dynamic culture, and are steadfast in the commitment to advance cutting-edge cellular therapies to impact patients’ lives. Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Position Overview The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will serve as the company’s strategic finance architect, reporting to the SVP, Head of Finance. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this leader will shape BlueRock’s enterprise financial strategy into a coherent financial narrative, translating corporate vision into actionable financial frameworks that drive long-term value creation. This role will inform capital allocation and investment decisions, and enable executive and Board decision-making through rigorous analysis and insight. As the head of FP&A, the incumbent will lead and orchestrate the enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and performance management, while acting as a thought partner to Executive Management and Chief of Staff on key financial, strategic, and operational decisions. This highly visible role will shape how the company prioritizes investments, evaluates trade-offs, allocates capital across the portfolio, and communicates its strategy internally and externally. While this role will have some direct business partnering responsibilities for key functions, this role will primarily be focused on ensuring the financial storyline and key investments are tied to BlueRock’s Corporate Strategy. The Senior Director will also lead and scale the FP&A function, evolving processes, tools, and governance to support the company’s growth, pipeline progression, and long-range objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred
14+ years of experience across FP&A, public accounting, banking, consulting, or related fields
7+ years supporting pre-clinical and clinical-stage drug development; commercial experience a plus
Demonstrated experience influencing enterprise-level strategic and capital allocation decisions
Strong track record of building and leading high-performing FP&A teams
Experience implementing and scaling financial planning and reporting tools
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; strong systems aptitude
Deep understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear strategic insights and recommendations
Executive-level communication skills with a consultative, business-partner mindset

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Decision Support Serve as a finance advisor to Executive Leadership, shaping BlueRock’s capital allocation and portfolio strategy through data-driven insights.
Define and articulate the enterprise financial narrative, connecting corporate strategy, operational milestones, long-range plans, and external messaging Act as a key thought partner to the Chief of Staff and senior program and functional leadership to ensure financial plans clearly reflect strategic priorities and trade-offs
Lead comprehensive scenario modeling and strategic initiative evaluations that guide investment decisions and risk-return assessments.
Establish frameworks for financial decision-making that embed strategic discipline across the company.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management Lead the end-to-end annual SBP and long-range planning cycles, from strategic design through execution and communication
Oversee an agile forecasting model that identifies and manages value drivers, risks, and opportunities in real time. Ensure financial rigor and accountability by building strong partnerships with R&D, Program Management, and operational functions.
Develop and deliver executive-level management reporting that supports timely and informed decision-making Support the Bemdaneprocel Product Team (Bemda PT) as the key Finance lead to support decision making and go/no go decisions.
Executive & Board Engagement Prepare and present high-quality financial materials for Executive Committee, including strategic deep dives Provide clear, concise financial perspectives to support Board discussions on strategy, capital deployment, and long-term value creation
FP&A Function & Process Excellence Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A organization, establishing a multi-year vision aligned with the company’s strategic trajectory Evaluate emerging analytics technologies (including AI-driven insights) to enhance decision-making quality and efficiency.
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between financial planning, reporting, and actual results Collaborate with the People & Culture team to enhance internal cost planning and maintain BlueRock’s operations within clearly defined financial guardrails.
Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with R&D, Program Management, People & Culture, and other functions to integrate operational plans into a cohesive financial view Support financial oversight of sponsored research agreements, partnerships, and other collaborations Provide ad hoc analytical support on strategic and operational topics as needed