Sr Manager, Financial Planning

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Manager, Financial Planning based in the United States.** This is a strategic finance leadership opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional passionate about driving business performance through data-driven insights and financial partnership. The role sits at the intersection of finance, manufacturing operations, quality functions, and executive decision-making, providing high visibility across the organization. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, leading forecasting and long-term planning activities, and supporting critical initiatives such as investment evaluations and M&A projects. The position offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence major business decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Ideal candidates are analytical, collaborative, and comfortable challenging assumptions to improve outcomes and create long-term value. ### Accountabilities: - Serve as a strategic Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing & Services and Quality, Ethics & Compliance functions, providing financial guidance and actionable insights. - Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting processes while identifying risks, opportunities, and key business drivers. - Develop financial models, cost-benefit analyses, and scenario planning to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives. - Deliver meaningful analytics and presentations to senior leadership, translating complex financial information into clear business recommendations. - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial processes, systems, and data reliability across the organization. - Support contract negotiations, customer and supplier agreements, and other commercial initiatives through financial analysis and strategic input. - Contribute to mergers and acquisitions activities, including financial modeling, due diligence, integration planning, and long-term value assessment. - Collaborate closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure alignment on operational transactions, accounting matters, and financial performance objectives. ## Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field required; MBA or other advanced business degree strongly preferred. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related analytical finance roles. - Previous experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries is considered an advantage. - Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling. - Experience with product costing methodologies and working in complex matrix organizations is beneficial. - Demonstrated ability to establish and monitor KPIs, leverage best practices, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives. - Advanced analytical and critical thinking capabilities with strong business acumen. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior executives. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong skills in financial reporting and executive presentations. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously. ## Benefits - Competitive annual base salary ranging from **$155,500 to $188,200**, depending on experience, skills, location, and internal equity considerations. - Potential eligibility for additional compensation programs, including annual bonuses, merit increases, and long-term incentive opportunities. - Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package, including medical, wellness, and retirement-related programs. - Remote work opportunity with flexibility to collaborate across multiple busi…