Fp&a Consultant

**Title**: FP&A Consultant

**Manager**: VP, Corporate Controller

**Department**: Finance & Accounting

**Location**: Point Richmond, CA (Hybrid)

Sangamo Therapeutics is a genomic medicine company focused on treating debilitating neurological diseases, by using our wholly owned, highly versatile zinc finger epigenetic regulation technology and capsid delivery engine. We are passionate about designing and developing genomic medicines to transform the lives of patients suffering from severe diseases with our deep scientific expertise and proprietary zinc finger genome engineering technology. At Sangamo, we are dedicated to building a robust, sustainable genomic medicine pipeline that addresses life-limiting conditions by replacing today’s symptom-focused treatments with tomorrow’s genomic cures. Our top priority is to meet the needs of patients with commitment and compassion. Along with our commitment to science and to our patients, we also endeavor to create an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity. Sangamo is a company where individuals can flourish, grow and develop their expertise.

We are seeking top talent to join our mission. Let’s build a better future together.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
This person will be responsible for leading core financial and reporting processes, while partnering with the business to drive performance that enables effective strategic decision-making. With input and guidance from the VP Corporate Controller, CFO, CEO and other key executives, this position will manage and maintain a best in class approach to all aspects of budgeting, forecasting, financial resource allocation, and R&D and manufacturing accounting accrual processes. This FP&A Consultant will play a critical role in future capital fund raises, partnering and business development efforts, and maintain a high level of collaboration across the organization.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business counsel to support project teams across the company
- Develop and monitor annual budgets, monthly forecasts and month-end reporting of actual results, including variance analysis to forecast and budget
- Conduct reviews of business processes and expenditures to identify synergy savings and remove non-value added practices
- Provide business/financial analysis and decision support that allows management to evaluate alternatives, make fact-based decisions, and evaluate the consequences of decisions
- Develop and prepare month-end performance dashboard and present results to cross functional senior leadership team
- Participate as a key thought leader of the finance team, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities, managing directly and indirectly - finance staff
- Drive the annual, quarterly and monthly budget process while working to improve the accuracy of the forecast process
- Prepare and deliver presentations in support of board and shareholder meetings, monthly/quarterly senior leadership team meetings and various strategic initiatives of the company, and support the strategic business planning process
- Establish meaningful reports and analytics that support the needs of internal senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with functional leaders to standardize monthly financial reviews and establish a more comprehensive forecasting and budgeting process
- Building deep business partner relationships across the organization to drive cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Manages financial reporting to external collaborators of development programs as well as any government grants
- Ad hoc analytical support for VP Corporate Controller and Executive Leadership
- Manage accounting processes for research and development, manufacturing, and Clinical Trial accruals, working closely with business partners to gather required information.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS**:

- B.S./B.A. required; MBA/CFA preferred
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in FP&A, in biotechnology or the life science industry
- Proven experience as a strategic business partner across functions and at multiple levels. Strong collaboration, communication and listening skills.
- Robust understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, P&L management and GAAP
- Team player, able to meet tight deadlines and influence without authority
- Advanced knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint; Previous experience with Oracle Fusion/Adaptive Insights preferred

**Sangamo is an equal opportunity employer**

**Commitment to Safety**
Sangamo requires all U.S. workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of their start date. This requirement is a condition of employment at Sangamo, and it applies regardless of location or classification of role. If you are unable to receive the vaccine, you will have an