Senior FP&A Analyst

Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Waltham, MA

1d • $105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in supporting corporate and program level planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This individual will partner closely with R&D, Program Management, Clinical, Tech Ops, and G&A teams to deliver high quality financial insights, support decision making, and ensure disciplined financial management in a dynamic, science-driven environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high growth biotech, can balance strategic thinking with hands on execution, and is excited to build scalable FP&A processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive FP&A or Finance experience, ideally within biotech or pharma
• Experience supporting R&D, clinical development, or other multiprogram environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems, planning tools, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate complex concepts clearly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and business judgment
• Collaborative team player

Nice To Haves

• Experience with biotech planning cycles (e.g., program budgeting, CRO/CMO forecasting) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, long-range planning (LRP), and quarterly forecasting cycles across all functions
• Build driver based financial models to support forecasting accuracy and scenario analysis
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP and planning tools to build scalable FP&A reporting infrastructure, including dashboards, forecast templates, and process improvements
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for leadership, highlighting key variances, trends, and actionable insights
• Partner with Program Management and functional leads to manage cross-functional program budgets and timelines
• Support accruals related to external CRO/CMO partners, milestone based spend, and clinical site activity
• Partner with Accounting on monthly close, accruals, cost center reporting, and flux analysis
• Support headcount planning, hiring forecasts, and workforce modeling in partnership with HR and hiring managers
• Assist with vendor contract reviews for financial accuracy and budget alignment

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a mission-driven team where you'll contribute to impactful work, take on varied responsibilities, and grow quickly in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation,including base salary, performance bonus, and equity
• 100% employer-paid benefits package
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• A commitment to your professional development, with access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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