Robert Half
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA and/or CPA preferred 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance or FP&A, with at least 2+ years in a management role Industry experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, or Healthcare strongly preferred Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams Advanced technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (Hyperion Essbase or similar) preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong business acumen with experience supporting R&D or complex project-based organizations
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA and/or CPA preferred 8–12 years of progressive experience in Finance or FP&A, with at least 2+ years in a management role Industry experience in Pharma, Life Sciences, Biotech, or Healthcare strongly preferred Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams Advanced technical and analytical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and financial systems (Hyperion Essbase or similar) preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong business acumen with experience supporting R&D or complex project-based organizations