Director, R&D FP&A

The Position We are seeking a Director, FP& A to serve as a strategic finance partner to our R&D organization . In this highly visible role, you will support critical investment decisions across our development portfolio by delivering financial insights, forecasting, and decision support. You’ll work closely with R &D and finance leadership to translate scientific and clinical strategies into actionable financial plans, helping ensure resources are deployed effectively across programs. T his role reports to the Sr. Director of FP&A and follows a hybrid scheduled of two - to- three days per week in office . The Impact You’ll Have Strategic Partnership & Decision Support Partner with R&D leadership and project teams to develop portfolio and program-level financial plans Lead scenario modeling, cost-benefit analyses, and vendor investment decisions Support clinical program investment decisions and other high-priority strategic initiatives Financial Planning & Analysis Deliver accurate and timely forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans for R&D functions Prepare and present financial analyses to senior leadership, including materials for Board meetings Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to inform decision-making Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Accounting to align budget vs actuals, including accruals, coding, and variance reporting Collaborate with functional stakeholders to translate scientific and operational plans into financial outcomes Process Improvement & Systems Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting, and forecasting accuracy Partner with the Head of FP&A to enhance and automate allocation methodologies across programs and indications As a Director, we also expect our leaders to demonstrate the following Leadership Competencies: Communication and Influence Builds communication channels across Maze for sharing information. Influences Senior Management decisions through persuasive arguments. Respectfully addresses differing opinions leading to support of decisions. Teamwork and Collaboration Champions partnerships and connections across Maze. Proactively addresses issues that could result in breakdown of team relationships. Spotlights team and individual contributions in public forums. Execution and Results Addresses gaps and leverages strengths to get best results. Maintains a steadying presence and clarifies priorities during change. Anticipates and removes barriers that put functional/corporate goals at risk. Develop Others and Self Remove barriers to staff development and empowers them to make their own decisions. Stays current on industry trends and keeps direct-reports prepared and responsive. What We’re Looking For Experience & Background Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred. 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including significant FP&A experience Experience supporting R&D or development organizations strongly preferred Clinical trial forecasting and accruals experience preferred Technical & Analytical Skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, Coupa, and Anaplan, or similar tools Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities, including ad hoc analysis Business Partnership & Communications Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders Ability to translate complex scientific and strategic concepts into clear financial insights Excellent written and verbal communication Execution & Mindset Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Detail-oriented and solution-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement Collaborative mindset with a focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness Interest in exploring applications of AI to enhance FP&A processes This role follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation to be onsite at our…