Director FP&A
Redwood City, CA
Jasper Therapeutics – Finance /
Full-time /
On-site
Jasper is a biotechnology company focused on developing new therapies to treat both chronic and life-threatening diseases.
Our mission is to make safer and potentially curative therapy possible for more patients in need. We are bringing together a team of high performing biotech professionals, leading academic institutions and a strong syndicate of healthcare-focused investors to achieve our vision
Reporting to the VP Finance the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will be a critical leader within our finance team and a key business partner for leadership and for all functional areas within the Company. With responsibility for overseeing the financial forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning and periodic performance analysis that supports management decision making this role is a key contributor to achieving our strategic objectives and ensuring we are resourced to meet our operational needs. This role demands a high degree of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, collaboration skills and leadership to drive our financial planning processes.
$210,000 - $240,000 a year
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, financial forecasts and long range planning that align with company strategy.
· Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures.
· Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance, and providing detailed monthly and quarterly financial reviews.
· Select and implement appropriate ERP systems for FP&A to support a more robust and matrixed financial planning function in support of the Company’s growing clinical and operational footprint.
· Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and guide senior executive decision-making.
· Prepare presentations to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team regarding financial planning and performance.
· Manage planning and review processes to support compliance with regulatory requirements for financial reporting and controls.
· Spearhead the continuous development and improvement of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan and modeling tools.
· Enhance, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
· Collaborate with other department leaders to support overall department goals and objectives.
· Lead the financial modeling and analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA highly preferred.
8+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with previous leadership roles in a biotech or pharmaceuticals company highly desirable.
Strong understanding of GAAP, SEC reporting, and experience with public company compliance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, SAP, Oracle).
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.
Strong cross functional leadership skills and experience in organizational management.
OUR VALUES
Respect
· Respect people; their diversity, time, values, feelings, needs and preferences
· Be approachable, compassionate, kind and fun
Collaboration
· Deliver via cross-functional project teams
· Think to proactively share relevant information
· Actively listen to seek to understand
· Do not be afraid to ask for help
· Keep a small company entrepreneurial mindset, be open and flexible about how you can contribute; lead like an owner
Integrity
· By always doing what is right by:
o Colleagues
o Patients
o Doctors
o The scientific process
o Shareholders
o Environment
Responsible
· Follow up and deliver on commitments
· Be accountable to our peers and teams, stakeholders, patients and doctors
Excellence
· Be your personal best, set and live by high standards
· Have a passion for excellence and embrace feedback
· Embrace change, be innovative, creative and willing to challenge the status quo
Acknowledgement
· Real time reward and recognition, timely recognition of our peers with kudos
· Share feedback proactively and constructively
· Excellent performance must be encouraged, appreciated and rewarded
WHAT WE OFFER:
·$210,000 – $240,000
·Competitive compensation and benefits
·Jasper Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer
