Temporary Finance Manager II - fully Onsite preferred or Hybrid 3x/wk (Alameda, CA)

Orbis Clinical is seeking a Temporary Finance Manager II located in Alameda, CA (Onsite preferred or Hybrid 3x/wk) for 6 months.

Job Title: Temporary Finance Manager II

Location: Onsite preferred or Hybrid 3x/wk (Alameda, CA)

Contract: 6 months

Summary/Job Purpose:

The Senior Finance Manager - R&D will be responsible for developing financial forecasts, crafting management reports, supporting close cycles, and delivering strategic analyses for the PSC organization. This position serves as the primary finance partner to the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) organization, which comprises all technical operations/CMC activities, including manufacturing, validation, drug product/substance, and testing. This Senior Finance Manager - R&D acts as a key advisor to the Head of PSC and each of the PSC cost center leaders, contributing to the organization's achievement of its targets and ensuring financial discipline in the allocation of resources.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results that are aligned with corporate targets/objectives

Develop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and regularly monitor performance against forecasts

Own the financial planning process for all CMC groups, including manufacturing, validation, drug substance, drug product, testing, and biologics activities

Cultivate discipline and accountability across PSC business teams, ensuring projections align with clinical development timelines

Drive continuous improvement and training with PSC business teams to bolster literacy of accrual methodologies and financial targets

Support monthly close process; validate PSC accruals in collaboration with accounting team

Serve as FP&A point of contact for PSC CAPEX support

Assist FP&A clinical accrual team with clinical site accrual model updates

Support ad hoc projects as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education

BS/BA degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or,

MS/MBA/MA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or,

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

CMC / technical operations forecasting experience required

Minimum of 5 years of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience

Minimum of 5 years in business-partner-facing finance role

Experience with financial planning systems required (e.g., Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite, or similar)

Demonstrated growth in responsibility in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or similar finance function

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills

Exceptional business partnering skills – ability to influence without authority

Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Ability to build strong cross functional relationships within an organization

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Broad business acumen

Top Skills:

Direct CMC / Technical Operations Forecasting Experience (Highest Priority) Hands-on experience developing and managing forecasts and budgets for CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls), Technical Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain (PSC), Drug Product, Validation, or related operational functions within biotech, pharma, medtech, or similar life sciences organizations

Working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and the various stages of drug development and production.

Understanding of industry-specific financial drivers, operational structures, and cost management considerations.

FP&A Business Partnering Experience Demonstrated experience partnering directly with functional leaders, department heads, and cost center managers.

Ability to influence decision-making, challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders.

Month-End Close, Accruals & Financial Reporting Experience Experience supporting month-end and quarterly close activities.

Forecasting & Budget Management Hands-on ownership of budgeting, forecasting, annual planning, variance analysis, and financial performance tracking.

Experience developing and managing operational or manufacturing-related financial forecasts.

Strong Plus:

Experience with enterprise financial planning systems, particularly Oracle EPBCS, Oracle Planning, Hyperion, or similar FP&A platforms.

Compensation Details:

Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.

The Pay Range for this position is $110.61 - $118.24 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.

Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k).

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