Director, FP&A
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of FP&A. In this hands-on role, you will ensure alignment with Seaport’s strategic objectives while overseeing the planning process. You will partner closely with the business to articulate the performance, provide actionable financial analysis, and build reporting that enhances business performance against budget and our Long-Range Plan.
The ideal candidate will have a roll up your sleeve’s mentality, strong analytical skills, expertise in implementing financial reporting tools, financial modeling, and the ability to communicate effectively to non-financial stakeholders. This critical hire for the Seaport finance team will lead the design and implementation of a financial planning and analysis application. Position will be an in-office role 3-4 days a week and report to the VP of Finance.
Seaport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the development of novel neuropsychiatric medicines in areas of high unmet patient needs. The Company has a proven strategy of advancing clinically validated mechanisms previously held back by limitations that are overcome with its proprietary GlyphTM technology platform. All the therapeutic candidates in its pipeline of first and best-in-class medicines are based on the Glyph platform, which is uniquely designed to enable oral bioavailability, bypass first-pass metabolism and reduce hepatotoxicity and other side effects. Seaport is led by an experienced team that invented and advanced important neuropsychiatric medicines and are guided by an extensive network of renowned scientists, clinicians and key opinion leaders. For more information, please visit www.seaporttx.com.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as the FP&A partner for the R&D and G&A functions, which includes the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning.
- Partner with functional and department heads to ensure financial information (budget vs. actual) is provided in an accurate and timely manner, present key insights or trends that require attention and enable budget owners to manage their budgets.
- Support monthly close activities, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning including headcount, operating expense and capital investments by working closely with internal and external partners to support strategic planning and operational decision making.
- Experience creating, modeling and managing clinical study budgets, CMC and Non-Clinical contracts and working collaboratively with budget owners.
- Provide both operational and strategic financial support to help facilitate decision making.
- Drive continuous improvement within the finance organization to streamline processes and improve communication and flow of information to the business.
- Assist with financial audits and financial statement preparation.
- Support and adhere to strong internal control policies and procedures and identify areas where improvements can be made.
- Act as liaison between the accounting department and other departments as required.
- Drive internal process improvements and continually identify opportunities for automation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (CPA/CMA) preferred.
- 10+ years of finance experience, with a focus on financial planning and analysis in R&D, biotech strongly preferred
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data and derive actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders; advanced PowerPoint skills are essential for creating impactful presentations.
- Highly proficient in Excel, demonstrated expertise in creating and maintaining forecasts and complex financial models.
- Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Adaptive, Oracle Cloud Solutions, etc.
- Strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing and mentoring finance professionals.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial attitude.
- Strong time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirements.
