Senior Director, Finance
About the Role
As a Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be responsible for working with internal and external business partners to develop and implement best in class financial reporting. You will be an instrumental player partnering with the business and you will be responsible for providing business insights to our leaders to measure progress.
About You
You are a self-starter, able to work autonomously in ambiguous environments, and a collaborative natural problem solver with experience building the foundations of financial reporting in collaboration with key business partners. You should have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where pushing the boundaries of what is possible is the norm.
What You'll Do and Learn
Business Partnering
- Build and maintain strong relationships with project teams and business leaders
- Lead the financial planning and analysis activities for the organization
- Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and drive cost efficiencies
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financials plans
- Act as a trusted advisor, offering financial guidance and recommendations to drive business performance and achieve operational objectives
- Special Projects: Lead ad hoc initiatives as new risks and opportunities are presented to the business. Work cross-functionally to support all areas of the business - even when projects fall outside of our direct expertise or functional boundary
Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis and reporting on operating and capital expenses, highlighting key trends and variances using Anaplan to enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support corporate reporting and scenario analysis and continually refine and optimize financial projections
- Present financial results and insights to senior management and collaborate with business leaders to prepare board presentations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and projects
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA and/or CPA preferred
- 15+ years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to efficiently organize information, analyze large datasets, and present data in a clear and impactful manner
- Strong financial modeling skills and proven ability to build processes and systems from the ground up
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Biotechnology, life sciences experience
- Strong business acumen; proven ability to effectively scrutinize and challenge assumptions and interpret the strategy and priorities of the organization in financial terms
- Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional projects to completion
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence technical, business, and operational decisions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a history of good business judgment
Compensation
The specific compensation package for this role depends on experience, qualifications and level. Xaira Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We anticipate the compensation range to be $215,000 to $275,000 per year. We thrive on diversity and collaboration, and we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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