Finance Manager - R&D Development

Role Overview

Finance Manager for R&D Development supporting a leader in Pharmaceuticals & Biotech. The role strengthens forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning to guide business decisions, partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for operating expenses and headcount
• Provide decision support for strategic capital investments and workforce planning
• Identify and implement cost savings and operational efficiencies with stakeholders
• Serve as a finance partner to Development and Oncology leadership
• Support the accounting close process, including variance analysis and reporting
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GAAP standards
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects with cross-functional collaboration
• Identify, lead, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities

Requirements

• Education/work experience combination (Doctorate OR Master’s + 2 years OR Bachelor’s + 4 years OR Associate’s + 8 years OR High School + 10 years of Finance experience)
• 5+ years corporate finance experience, focusing on FP&A and/or accounting
• Strong analytical/quantitative skills and solid grasp of finance/accounting principles
• Ability to communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders
• Familiarity with financial systems and automation tools such as SAP and Hyperion, plus Microsoft Office
• Experience presenting financial insights to senior leadership (desired)
• Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,630 – $136,146 annually
• Comprehensive health/dental/vision
• Retirement and savings plans with significant company contributions
• Discretionary bonuses or sales-based incentives (eligible positions)
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Generous time-off and flexible work options (where applicable)