Director of Finance

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States The Planet Group Full time

Title: Director of Finance

Process- video interview + 1-2 onsite interviews (includes a case study)

Hours- full time

Industry- Biotech manufacturing, start-up, 50 employees and growing, about to commercialize their product

Location- Boston (Seaport - corner of Summer St & D St)

WFH situation- 3+ days onsite

Background check- yes

Why open- New role for a start-up that is about to commercialize. This is a hands-on role, reporting to the CEO, that is responsible for all Accounting and FP&A work.


Must haves:

-Accounting or Finance degree

-5+ years of GL / month end accounting

-FP&A experience

-Hands-on

-Has worked at a company with a product

-Excel


Preferred:

-Life sciences, medical device or biotech

-Master's or MBA

-Supervisory experience


Job Description:

Director of Finance


Responsibilities

  • Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Develop and refine financial models and projections to enhance business planning and provide clear insights into revenue streams and expenditure.
  • Collaborate with department heads (R&D, Commercial, Operations) to formulate the company’s fiscal strategy, refine budgeting and resource allocation across projects.
  • Oversee the preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and present financial matters to the board of directors.
  • Support the CEO on fundraising activities and investor relationships. This will require close collaboration with the CEO including pitching potential investors.
  • Manage external accountants and auditors and ensure compliance with accounting and finance regulations.
  • Implemented policies and procedures for effective control of financial operations including strategic planning, capital budgets, operating budgets & cash flow projections.
  • Supervise AR, AP, payroll, and fixed asset activities as well as oversee the accounting for equity awards.
  • Responsible for cost accounting to support the company's manufacturing activities
  • Oversee tax, statutory and legal entity requirements.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A and strategic planning.
  • Proven track record of leading financial strategy and analysis in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ideally at a company with capital equipment and consumable sales.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting process and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial software.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Experience in developing internal controls and driving implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Experience in startups or dynamic high-growth companies is a plus.
  • Experience building & managing a team is a plus

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