Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Summary : The FP A Manager will be responsible for leading and executing financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization, with a strong focus on supporting commercial and go-to-market initiatives. You will serve as a key finance business partner to commercial, sales, and marketing leadership, providing actionable insights and building scalable planning processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, capable of operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Responsibilities

Budgeting Forecasting Lead annual budget planning and quarterly re-forecasting processes. Build dynamic financial models to support short- and long-term planning. , revenue, COGS, gross margin, ROI).

Develop and track KPIs related to product launch, customer acquisition, pricing strategies, and sales effectiveness. Strategic Analysis Decision Support Conduct scenario modeling, profitability analysis, and business case development to support commercial initiatives. Deliver financial insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making.

Reporting Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for executive leadership and board meetings. Monitor financial performance vs. plan and communicate key variances and risks.

Process Improvement Build and optimize FP A tools, templates, and processes to support scale. Drive automation of reporting and analytics to improve efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

, Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Tableau, Power BI) a plus Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights Comfortable working in a dynamic, ambiguous startup environment with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. , R D spend, clinical trials, commercialization costs, revenue models). Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and ability to collaborate closely with accounting teams.

, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Skills: Advanced financial modeling and data analysis in Excel (required). Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data.

Excellent written and verbal communication. High proficiency in PowerPoint, and the ability to create executive-ready presentations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Abilities: Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution. Comfortable handling ambiguity and shifting priorities with a solutions-first mindset.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across functions and levels. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS Position can be based in San Diego, CA (Hybrid) or Remote.

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