Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

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Job Summary

About IDEAYA Biosciences:
IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.

Location: South San Francisco, CA. USA

Position Summary:
IDEAYA is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join the Finance team! The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, will be a finance business partner between Finance and the Clinical Operations team focusing on budgeting, forecasting and financial close for clinical trials in IDEAYA’s robust and growing pipeline. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, show an initiative to learn, embrace a collaborative approach, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This position is based in our South San Francisco headquarter offices and required to be onsite four days per week.

Reporting to: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will support the development of enterprise-level financial planning, including an annual multiyear budget, semi-annual forecast, and strategic initiatives, incorporating sensitivity and risk analysis and generating departmental budgets and targets for the organization
• Clinical Trials budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Monthly close activities including preparing clinical trial accruals
• Clinical Trials Metrics Forecast Reporting
• Monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting and communications, including variance analysis to functional leaders, company management, and the Board of Directors
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as clinical team, program management team and external CROs and become trusted finance partner across the organization
• Leverage the Company’s FP&A tool and ongoing support
• Review and analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities, and trends to provide business owners and senior leaders with financial analysis input to drive decision-making
• Understand and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) documentation and requirements for assigned area
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned and perform other duties as directed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred
• 5-7 years of related experience with success in a growth company or public accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work within fixed timeframes and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to quickly grasp and apply analytical concepts
• Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting and finance, including preparing financial statements and forecasts
• Proactive communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be capable of building solid relationships with colleagues
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and precision; detail-oriented, highly organized, and resourceful
• Must possess an exceptional work ethic, team mentality, positive attitude, highly driven, self-motivated, and excellent business partnering skills
• Passion for technology and genuine desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big aspirations
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience a plus
• Big 4 experience with a focus in the Life Science industry is a plus

All employees are expected to act with integrity and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and IDEAYA policies, including IDEAYA’s Code of Conduct.

Employees must demonstrate good judgement and ethical behavior in all business activities, maintain patient and product safety as a top priority, and report any suspected violations of law or Company policy through appropriate channels

Travel required: No

Percentage of time in a year: 0%

Domestic/International: N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is required to be on-site in our company offices for a minimum of four days per week.
• The employee will be required to stand and/or walk for up to 3 hours a day and sit for up to 8      hours a day; use hands to handle or feel objects including keyboard and telephones.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment will vary by location but is usually moderate.

Lab-based Employees

• The employee is required to be onsite 5 days per week
• The employee will be required to use their hands to manipulate objects including research chemicals, labware, equipment interfaces, and keyboards both inside and outside of fumehoods, and the employee will be required to carry lab material weighing up to 10 pounds (e.g. racks of solvent-filled test tubes) between fumehoods or between laboratory rooms
• The employee will be required to work while wearing appropriate PPE, including lab coat, protective gloves, and safety glasses

Total Rewards

Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval).  Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.

The expected salary range for the role of Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis is $139,000 - $171,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.

The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law.

IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please get in touch with us at [email protected].