Director, Operations Finance

Director, Operations FinanceCellares is seeking a dynamic, influential, and highly motivated Director, Operations Finance with extensive FP&A, accounting, manufacturing, supply chain, and business partnering experience with a track record of success, who will contribute significantly to driving our organization forward to achieve our ambitious goals.The primary focus of this position will be to support the Operations organization worldwide, including our manufacturing sites in Bridgewater, NJ, Europe, and Japan. This position will be responsible for product costing and driving operational efficiencies to improve gross margin. They will also lead the cost forecast process for assets under development and new products in the commercial pipeline. They will be directly responsible for leading the finance teams at our manufacturing facilities worldwide.Top candidates will be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and able to collaboratively drive solutions to complex problems. This is a hands-on role with a scaling early-stage company, and the ability to drive the performance of the organization through financial insights and foresight is critical to our success.Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer and Operations leadership to provide financial support and business partnering for the Operations organizationManage all aspects of FP&A for Operations, such as forecasting, monthly budget vs. actual, and analysisProvide insights into key opportunities and profitability for potential projects to ensure each is financially viable and aligns with the company's strategic goalsDevelop and maintain the manning plan for our manufacturing sites to ensure gross margin targets are achieved and drive cost improvement projects to improve gross margins over timeSupport the creation of business and financial presentations (e.g., board decks, Quarterly Business Reports, etc.) for Operations-related activitiesEstablish and lead Operations Finance teams at our manufacturing site in Bridgewater, Europe, and JapanAs part of the Company's annual audit process, prepare supporting and supplemental information as requested by the Company's auditors, as it relates to OperationsRequirementsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experienceExtensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutionsExperience with analysis tools and databases such as SQL, Power Query, Power BI, Snowflake, and TableauHighly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the willingness to be in a hands-on positionDeep understanding of industry financialsProven track record of financial leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendationsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners$170,000 - $240,000 a yearCellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company's Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares' Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.