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Vice President of Finance and Operations

2 months ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Flagship Pioneering Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and talented Senior Finance Leader to join our team at Flagship Pioneering. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for implementing financial policies and driving exponential growth of our company.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with our leadership team to understand critical scientific, operational, and manufacturing decisions and their related financial impact.
  • Develop and maintain annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring alignment with our company's strategic goals.
  • Manage cash flow and financing needs, ensuring timely and effective decision-making.
  • Establish and maintain reporting and billing capabilities to support commercial partnerships.
  • Present financial information to our Board of Directors and ensure effective corporate governance.
  • Oversee month-end closes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Build and lead a finance team to support manufacturing, accounts payable, and payroll operations.
  • Manage lease, contracts, consulting agreements, and other financial commitments.
  • Continuously evaluate and drive improvements across finance operations.
  • Assist with specific projects and initiatives unique to a fast-growing biotechnology start-up, such as system implementations and updates, and business process improvements.
  • Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of financial and accounting experience in the life sciences/biotechnology industry, with experience leading finance for a company through a successful IPO preferred.
  • BS/BA in accounting or finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to effectively scrutinize and challenge assumptions and interpret the strategy and priorities of the organization in financial terms.
  • Excellent project management/leadership skills, with a demonstrated track record and ability to engage teams to work together towards common deadlines.
  • Strong presentation skills, with the ability to deliver succinct and effective recommendations to senior leaders, framing complex concepts.