Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at Eikon Therapeutics is tasked with leading financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while optimizing financial processes. This role collaborates closely with various departments to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals and to support decision-making through data-driven insights. You will be responsible for developing KPIs, managing corporate finance initiatives, and maintaining financial compliance as well.

To apply for the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis role at Eikon Therapeutics, candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in financial planning and analysis within biotech or healthcare sectors. A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required, and an MBA or CPA is preferred. Additionally, expertise in financial modeling and strong analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Key skills for the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at Eikon Therapeutics include strong technical abilities in financial modeling, analytics, and proficiency in tools like Anaplan. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial, as this role involves fostering cross-functional partnerships. A solid attention to detail and an understanding of financial governance are also important for driving process improvements.

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis plays a pivotal role in aligning financial strategies with Eikon Therapeutics' mission to revolutionize biopharmaceuticals. By providing critical insights, disseminating accurate financial reports, and optimizing financial operations, this role supports the strategic objectives that drive our groundbreaking research and development endeavors.

Eikon offers a competitive compensation package for the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis position, including bonuses and equity compensation, robust health insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, generous paid time off, and more. You'll also benefit from a structured work-life balance, with weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns and a subsidized lunch program when on-site.

Share detailed examples of your past roles, focusing on your designated responsibilities in financial planning and analysis within the biotech sector. Highlight your accomplishments in budgeting, forecasting, and any tools you utilized, such as Anaplan or advanced financial modeling techniques, demonstrating your capability to translate complex data into insights that support executive decision-making.

Discuss your methodical approach in aligning financial planning with the overall business objectives of the company. Talk about your experience in using predictive modeling and data-driven insights to create sustainable growth strategies, ensuring they cater to the unique aspects of the biopharmaceutical landscape.

Detail your involvement in budgeting processes and long-range planning, including your techniques for ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Provide examples of how you've led these initiatives, perhaps detailing the outcomes and the impact your input had on organizational financial health.

Identify and discuss various KPIs relevant to biopharmaceutical financial planning, such as R&D spending effectiveness, cost per successful clinical trial, and revenue forecasting accuracy. Explain how you have historically tracked these KPIs and how they informed executive decision-making within your teams.

Use a specific example to demonstrate your process optimization skills. Discuss the challenge you faced, the strategies you employed to enhance workflow, and the resulting efficiencies gained. Emphasizing your impact on accuracy and operational performance will showcase your value.

Provide examples of your experience in simplifying complex financial data for various audiences. Discuss your approach in crafting clear, concise reports that highlight risks and opportunities, ensuring stakeholders grasp the implications without drowning in technical jargon.

List the financial systems and tools with which you are proficient, emphasizing your experience with Anaplan or any relevant data visualization software. Discuss how these tools have enhanced your reporting accuracy and data accessibility in past roles.

Discuss your methods for maintaining internal financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and applying industry best practices. Provide actionable strategies you’ve utilized to uphold a culture of accountability and transparency within financial operations.

Explain your strategies for effectively managing financial reporting during volatile periods. Discuss how you ensure continuity and accuracy through robust forecasting methods and how you adapt financial insights to meet the evolving landscape.

Illustrate the importance of cross-functional collaboration, providing examples of how you have successfully worked with various departments to align financial strategies with operational needs. Discuss the positive outcomes that resulted from these collaborations, emphasizing how they've supported company objectives.