Senior Director, FP&A Corporate
Job Description
Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.
Position Summary:
This position will be a key leader within the Strategic Finance organization, acting as the Corporate FP&A leader. Position will manage all ongoing corporate planning processes, support best in class decision support, and coach/develop team. Position requires close collaboration with cross-functional operational leadership as well as the executive team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead all corporate planning process including annual operating plan, long range plan, sum-of-the-parts, monthly reporting, quarterly earnings call support, and board of directors materials
- Serve as finance partner to the Business Development deal team. Responsible for maintaining and improving corporate valuation model, acting as finance representative in diligence team meetings, performing extensive financial analysis, and providing strategic input throughout the entire diligence process.
- Coordinate organizational alignment on resource allocation and strategy
- Coach and develop corporate FP&A team
- Communicate real-time changes in assumptions and business trends to leadership. Develop, evolve, and publish regular KPI/metric reporting to track results and identify trends
- Manage consolidation of financial statements forecasts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail in consolidation of corporate reporting
- Sustain and improve ERP systems and integration with other corporate systems
- Oversee industry benchmarking and peer set monitoring
- Build strong relationships with FP&A business partners and other functions within Strategic Finance team, Accounting, cross functional partners, and executive management
Education/Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics. CPA/CFA/MBA preferred. 12 plus years of experience in corporate finance, banking, or consulting. Pharma, Biotech, or healthcare industry experience required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
- Industry specific experience, with extensive understanding of biotech value drivers, including revenue, Commercial operations, clinical development, and portfolio management
- Financial modeling skills for all stages of biotech programs, including ability to Perform scenario analysis on variety of possible outcomes
- Strong track record of team building and managerial responsibility
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
- Record of problem solving through data analysis and cross-functional partnership
- Communicate details and tradeoffs of opportunities in a well thought out manner to senior leadership
- Ability to be deeply involved in daily operations of the company, not simply view from afar
- Ability to anticipate issues, ensure data integrity and accuracy of details while being capable of higher-level interpretation and explanation
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience operating with candid transparency, professionalism, strong emotional intelligence, and the highest degree of integrity
- Experience with NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning a plus
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
What we offer you (US-Based Employees):
- Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
- 15+ vacation days
- 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
- 10 days of paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it here.
It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia's career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.
Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.
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Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies (Recruiters): The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Acadia"). Acadia does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place. Resumes sent to Acadia employees in absence of an executed search agreement will not obligate Acadia in any way with the respect to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any recruiter or search firm. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers or employees.
ACADIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
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