Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Stoke Therapeutics•Bedford, MA

1d•$165,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, FP&A will support Stoke Therapeutics’ financial planning, analysis, and close processes. The role focuses on forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and month-end and quarter-end close support. It may also serve as a business partner to select departments, working with the FP&A team, Accounting, and department heads to understand and support financial performance. The position maintains and continuously updates the company’s internal financial model to reflect current budgets, business needs, and strategic considerations. It also provides analytical support, prepares Executive Leadership Team (ELT) presentations, and assists with ad hoc analyses and projects. The role is expected to begin in a supporting capacity, with the opportunity to take ownership of parts of these processes over time. It reports to the Director, FP&A. This is a hybrid position, currently based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Stoke plans to move to Waltham, Massachusetts by the end of 2026, and the position will be based there starting in January 2027.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree.
At least 5 years of financial planning and analysis experience, with demonstrated progression; biopharmaceutical experience is preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong quantitative and financial modeling skills, including experience maintaining and updating complex Excel financial models.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with motivation to grow into ownership of key FP&A processes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
Superior project management and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and OfficeConnect.
Clinical Operations finance experience, including reviewing CRO agreements, supporting clinical reporting processes, and assisting with clinical trial budgeting activities.

Responsibilities

Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
Perform month-end and quarter-end variance analysis, interpreting and explaining budget and expense variances, analyzing actuals versus plan or forecast and prior periods, and reviewing results with departments.
Prepare recurring reports summarizing operational results and forecasts, including department performance against financial, strategic, and operational targets; communicate opportunities, risks, and historical and forecasted performance trends to stakeholders.
Support company collaborations, including invoicing, collaboration reporting, and ad hoc data requests.
Partner with select departments to support accurate monthly financial reporting and provide ongoing financial and analytical support.
Support Clinical Operations by reviewing CRO agreements and clinical program reporting and assisting with clinical trial budgeting activities.
Maintain and update financial and forecasting models for planning and accrual recognition, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Prepare monthly and quarterly ELT slides and provide financial support for Board presentation preparation.
Implement best practices and policies defined by internal and external guidelines.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics, automation, AI-enabled forecasting tools, and data visualization capabilities within FP&A.
Identify opportunities to improve insight generation, reporting efficiency, and forecasting accuracy through technology and process innovation.