Senior FP&A Manager

What You Will Contribute To Altos

As a key member of the Finance Team, you will be a hands-on and strategic business partner to our R&D and G&A organizations, including the Institutes of Science, Computation, Technology, & Medicine. You will provide financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic insights as we evolve into a clinical-stage organization.

This is a high-impact, executive-facing role that requires a proactive and highly skilled finance professional. We are seeking a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, enjoys bringing structure to ambiguity, and has a strong ownership mindset. You will report to the Global Head of FP&A and be a key part of our high impact finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Business Partner: Serve as a trusted financial advisor for business leadership by providing insightful financial analyses and decision support. You will take the lead in optimizing our use of cash and driving financial accountability.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with cross-functional leaders to coordinate and develop the annual budget and long-range plans for OPEX, capital spend, and headcount.
• Forecasting & Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support clinical trial planning, as well as new strategic projects and investments.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Lead month-end close processes, including detailed variance analysis and timely, accurate management reporting.
• Process Improvement: Proactively support and enhance processes, structures, and systems for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Accounting and Procurement to drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, with significant experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or consulting environment.
• Proven experience in business partnering, building strong relationships with non-finance leaders and providing decision support.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and with minimal guidance, exercising extreme ownership for projects and results.
• Experience with clinical trial planning and forecasting is highly preferred.
• Experience in valuation for strategic projects or business development is a plus.
• Superior proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must. You must be comfortable with complex financial models and large datasets.
• A strong grasp of forecasting methods and techniques, and developing financial reports.
• Sound understanding of Finance and Accounting Principles.
• Experience with Financial Systems (e.g., Adaptive Insights, NetSuite) is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical financial information clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience.
• Detail-oriented yet able to maintain an "80/20" mindset, prioritizing what's most impactful.
• A proactive mindset and sense of urgency; you identify challenges and take the initiative to solve them without being asked.
• Willingness to contribute beyond the defined role to meet organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA in Finance/Accounting.

The salary range for Redwood City, CA:

• Senior Manager, Finance: $221,850 - $300,150

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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