Manager Financial Analysis and Planning

4 weeks ago

Seattle, Washington, United States Sana Biotechnology Full time

About the role

Sana Biotechnology, Inc. is seeking a talented and dynamic Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis who will play a critical role in linking business activities with financial reporting. You will support finance partnership with leaders in Research & Development and G&A functions, creating financial plans and ensuring discipline and transparency in spending through insightful analysis and reporting. Reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A, you will support the long-range and annual planning process for the org and support all forecast, close, and management reporting activities. Critical to this role will be the ability to successfully drive strategic initiatives to improve the accuracy and efficiency of our financial reporting and optimize the planning and reporting processes. Successful candidates must be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action-driven, and flexible in changing direction and methods. Additionally, qualified candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, succeed in communicating with all levels within the organization and provide an immediate contribution.

What you'll do

Support the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for assigned business functions, partnering with business stakeholders and the Senior Director of FP&A to meet process deadlines and established targets
Prepare monthly variance analysis of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any significant discrepancies, and understand key business drivers
Support monthly/quarterly close process as it pertains to operating expense management, cash burn analysis, general ledger reviews, headcount reviews, accruals, and other related processes
Develop the processes, tools, and infrastructure to enable project-level budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio planning
Help drive the process for rationalizing department investments (Headcount, OPEX spend, and CapEx) within the framework of both the annual and long-term operating plans. Update/maintain as necessary to support ongoing financial forecast deliverables
Analyze relevant inputs, including open purchase orders, invoices, vendor agreements, business feedback, and forecasts to determine appropriate recognition of functional expenses in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
Partner with department budget owners to provide value-added financial analysis and support of business reviews and decisions from the financial perspective, including but not limited to operational efficiency, cost saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection and negotiation, etc
Analyze, synthesize and translate data into key strategic inputs and insights that will drive strategic decision making at the executive level
Work closely with R&D, G&A, and Program leads to gain insights into cost drivers
Develop reporting packages and dashboards for financial and business review meetings that succinctly summarize key insights on performance as well as provide recommendations on actionable insights to enable business partners to act
Create and maintain robust financial tracking and reporting that empowers business leaders to actively manage functional spend
Drive continuous improvement within the finance organization to streamline processes and improve communication and flow of information to the business
Support Business Partners in preparation for Quarterly Business Reviews and general financial reviews
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed

What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA desired
7+ years of relevant FP&A experience depending on level, preferably in a high growth environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data and maintain complex financial models; demonstrated proficiency with advanced functions
A deep understanding of US GAAP, financial processes, and advanced analytical capabilities that enable them to support their business partners and Finance leadership
Collaborative and consultative approach to build process discipline and organization knowledge of accounting and financial controls in a publicly held company
Knowledge of IT applications and controls, and experience with cloud ERP and EPM applications, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Planful/Host Analytics preferred

What will separate you from the crowd
Proactive leader exhibiting influencing capabilities with business partners and a willingness to maintain open and transparent communication across the organization
Is flexible and adaptable - Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and work diplomatically and tactfully with others
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where results are achieved through influence, cooperation, and the incorporation of multiple points of view
Proven capability to appropriately challenge status quo, drive and support innovation- including new ideas to streamline and enhance processes rather than solely implement current tactics
A mentor and leader of people, projects, and teams: all team members deserve an engaged, thoughtful culture and people leader
An inclusive individual who thrives in a team-oriented environment

What you should know
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $$130,000 to $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

How we work together for patients
Lead from every seat – we seek to understand, act with honesty, and engage in the crucial conversations
Thrive as a team – we hire amazing people, are intensely curious, and cultivate inclusion and personal connectivity
Make it happen – we value vigorous debate, alignment around our decisions, and resilient execution

Get to know us

At Sana, we believe that a diverse workforce strengthens us as a company and helps us to achieve our mission to meaningfully change the outcome of many human diseases. This belief is a pillar of our business and is critical to our success. Our goal is that Sana is the place for talented people to bring their authentic selves to work, to have a great career and to deeply, positively impact patients.

Core to our values, we believe there is nothing more important than the health and wellness of you and your family. For benefit eligible employees, we cover 100% of the cost for employee health coverage and offer generous time-off (various paid time off benefits, such as holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave), short- and long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance, additional voluntary life insurance protection, financial wellness programs including financial planning resources, a 401(k) Plan with an immediately vested employer match, Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, commuter subsidy and a variety of wellness offerings to support each person individually. For more details on our benefits, visit Sana's Benefits Portal.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, medical condition (cancer or a record or history of cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), disability, veteran status, political ideology, social class (including caste/caste identity), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions described above.

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