Lila: Senior Manager, FP&A

About Lila Sciences 

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai 

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. 

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply. 

Your Impact at Lila 

Lila Sciences is seeking a Senior Manager of FP&A to help architect the financial systems and insights that power our next stage of growth. In this role, you’ll take the lead on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial modeling, helping our executive team make data-informed decisions as we scale our Scientific Superintelligence platform across research, product, and commercial functions. 

You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across AI, Operations, R&D, and Product to align capital allocation with Lila’s mission. This is a high-visibility role that blends sharp analytical thinking with business intuition.

What You’ll Be Building 

• Company-wide financial models that power forecasting, scenario planning, and resource allocation 
• Annual and quarterly budgets with clear accountability frameworks for cost centers and departments 
• Strategic analyses that guide decisions on hiring, capital investments, pricing, and partnerships 
• Executive-level reporting that distills financial performance into actionable insights 
• Scalable financial processes and systems that evolve with a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary team 

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance 
• Deep proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and building from zero to one 
• Strong analytical and business judgment—able to zoom in on unit economics or zoom out to strategic tradeoffs 
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tell a story through numbers and work seamlessly across technical and non-technical teams 
• Comfortable working in high-growth, ambiguous environments and building structure that scales 
• Bonus: Experience supporting R&D functions in SaaS, AI, or platform-based businesses; familiarity with NetSuite or similar tools 

Equal Opportunity

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Submissions without prior written agreement will become the property of Lila Sciences, and no fees will be paid.

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