The Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays an integral role in the financial planning, reporting, and analysis process for Foundation Medicine. The position assists in the preparation of financial plans and forecasts based on the strategies determined by the senior management team and is responsible for gathering and publishing various financial reporting and analysis including historical, current, and forward looking financial plans. Additionally, the position performs financial analysis and scenarios using appropriate financial concepts and techniques.
Key Responsibilities
Provide capex, opex, and headcount reporting and analytics.
Engage functional business leaders to provide timely and relevant financial information and analyses to enable sound decision making.
Develop relationships with leaders across the organization.
Participate in monthly and quarterly business review processes.
Assist the FP&A team in the quarterly financial forecast process to update the organization on projected financial performance.
Assist in the strategic planning and analysis processes, including the development of annual operating plans, ongoing forecasting, contingency planning, etc.
Support preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, including actual vs. budget variance analysis.
Maintain and provide relevant updates to various reporting and planning models.
Work collaboratively with Accounting to ensure alignment with budget.
Other ad hoc projects as necessary.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of financial, business, and strategic planning experience with increasing responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration
Master's Degree or higher educational level in Accounting or Finance
5+ years forecast and modeling experience, preferably in a financial planning function within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
Mix of private and public company experience
Knowledge of accounting statements and financial reporting
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings and work with cross functional leaders.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to be resourceful in finding answers and solutions when information and data is not readily available
Experience with MS Dynamics, and Forecasting Systems a plus
Strong analytical, mathematical, and advanced excel modeling skills
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of HIPAA and the importance of patient data privacy & compliance
Commitment to reflect FMI's values: passion, patients, innovation and collaboration Foundation Medicine, Inc. (FMI) began with an idea - to simplify the complex nature of cancer genomics, bringing cutting-edge science and technology to everyday cancer care. Our approach generates insights that help doctors match patients to more treatment options and helps accelerate the development of new therapies. Foundation Medicine is the culmination of talented people coming together to realize an important vision, and the work we do every day impacts real lives.
Foundation Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin. Further, qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also FMI's EEO Statement and EEO is the Law and Supplement . If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form . (EOE/AAP Employer)
