Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Prior -Pharmaceutical, Life Science, Biotech, or Healthcare experience required

Salary-$135k - $170k + Bonus

Location : Newark, DE, at this time remote is not an option, candidates must be commutable to location.

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and analytical support for its R&D portfolio. This role will partner closely with business leaders, oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles, and provide actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. The FP&A Manager will also manage a small team of analysts while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency in all financial processes.This role requires very strong technical and analytical skills including Microsoft Excel and Alteryx

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and long-range planning activities across assigned programs and business units
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of FP&A analysts and senior analysts
• Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for program and functional leadership, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities, including variance analysis, actuals reporting, and performance tracking
• Drive development and enhancement of financial models, reporting tools, and estimation templates
• Present high-quality financial insights, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees
• Conduct advanced financial analyses (NPV, IRR, ROI, scenario modeling) to support portfolio decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, HR, etc.) to align financial objectives with business strategy
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial controls, and reporting standards
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting and analytics processes

Qualifications