Senior Director, FP&A Financial Systems and Operations

About Voyager Therapeutics

Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from our TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform, which we have used to generate novel capsids and identify associated receptors to potentially enable high brain penetration with genetic medicines following intravenous dosing. Some of our programs are wholly owned, and some are advancing with partners including Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Novartis Pharma AG; Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.; and Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. For more information, visit www.voyagertherapeutics.com.

Voyager is seeking a talented Senior Director of FP&A to lead our function and provide key, hands-on strategic, business, and financial leadership throughout the Voyager organization. This high visibility role will offer demonstrated experience and execution with financial analysis, modeling, strategic planning, and be responsible for enhancing financial processes, systems, and infrastructure to successfully support the growth of the business for the future.  The successful candidate will also be a team-oriented professional who can collaborate and partner across Voyager’s fast-paced organization including the executive team, department owners and program stakeholders.  This hybrid role is located in Lexington, Massachusetts, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead Voyager’s planning and forecasting processes to enable execution of the company’s strategic priorities including:
• Long Range Operating Planning Process, driving organizational focus and establishment of long-term planning.
• Annual Operating Planning Process, developing rigorous budgeting and forecasting processes to support Voyager’s growth and change.
• Drive preparation and delivery of financial management reporting to all stakeholders with clear communication around business drivers and future implications.
• Develop key dashboards and management tools to assist management in the strategic and tactical management of the company.
• Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
• Partner and collaborate across multiple cross-functional departments, including Executive Leadership to provide financial support/guidance necessary to drive alignment and sound decision making.
• Ensure that financial considerations/impacts are appropriately incorporated into project team discussions and any project governance interactions.
• Develop a more integrated financial valuation and project management process which incorporates all the necessary components that are required to assess internal program valuations while integrating external opportunities.
• Drive analytics and modeling for potential business development activities, including valuations and scenario planning.
• Provide support for on-going external alliances and collaborations.  Ensure that financial commitments are understood and met by Voyager and the partner.
• Analyze financial information and reports to provide timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Partner with the Accounting team on monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting processes.
• Utilize existing systems and tools and/or acquire new tools to automate and streamline all things FP&A with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, valuations, etc.
• Own and lead all things related to continuous system and process improvement within the finance organization to streamline processes and improve communication and flow of information to the business, reduce daily workload and enhance financial reporting and communication across the company.
• Prepare and lead discussions around financial reporting and information at key meeting including Monthly Business Reviews, SLT Meetings, Board Meetings, Audit Committee Meetings, etc.
• Seek opportunities to raise the financial acumen across the organization.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.
• CPA designation would be a plus.
• Experience in biotech/life sciences required.
• Demonstrated success in driving FP&A engagement and activities in prior organizations. Individual also needs to have demonstrated their ability to develop, implement, and drive system and process improvements.
• Strong independent and team-oriented contributor with great communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growing (early-stage) environment is ideal.
• Ability to provide the highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized and attention to detail required.
• Individual needs to be strategic, while being very tactical and hands on in getting the work completed.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work in a collaborative, scalable fashion.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, to include advanced Excel and Power Point skills.
• Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar planning software (i.e., Hyperion, Essbase, etc.) is required.