22h ago

Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Brisbane, CA; or Novato, CA

$220k-$280k / yearest.

full-timelead Hybridbiotech

💼 About This Role

You'll partner with Ultragenyx's Development organization to strengthen financial governance and budget transparency across clinical and non-clinical activities. Your core impact will be enabling clear, consistent understanding of spend, remaining budget, and forward-looking financial exposure. This role combines hands-on analysis with executive-level storytelling to improve decision-making.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Establish strong relationships with Development leadership as trusted finance partner.
  • Provide hands-on financial support reviewing invoices and tracking actual spend.
  • Lead clinical trial cost modeling including scenario planning and sensitivity analyses.
  • Deliver clear financial updates on spend, forecast changes, risks, and opportunities.

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 12+ years of progressive FP&A experience in biotech/pharma supporting R&D.
  • Expertise in clinical trial financial modeling including cost drivers and scenario analysis.
  • Strong background in financial governance including budget oversight and variance analysis.

✨ Nice to Have

  • MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience partnering with Clinical Operations and non-clinical functions.
  • Proven ability to influence without formal authority.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Flexible work model with hybrid onsite/remote options.
  • 💼 Supportive culture focused on learning and growth.
  • ❤️ Mission-driven work impacting rare disease patients.
  • 💰 Competitive compensation including equity and bonuses (inferred).

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min
  3. 3Panel Interview· 60 min
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