FP&A Manager

Job Title: FP&A Manager

Reports to: Senior Director Accounting and FP&A

We are currently seeking an FP&A Manager to join the Forge Biologics team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth gene therapy manufacturing and therapeutics development company located in Columbus, Ohio. The candidate will work directly with the Senior Director, Accounting and FP&A as well as having direct exposure to the executive finance team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to own budget and forecast cycles by close partnership across various departments, ability to identify risk, and create adaptable financial modeling. This position requires someone who readily adapts to change, has experience with manufacturing operations, and is comfortable in a high growth startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reporting, board materials, and investor-facing packages
• Own the execution of Forge’s annual budget and re-forecast processes
• Own the strategic financial model and adapting to the company’s growth and needs
• Produce insightful budget and forecast presentations highlighting key performance indicators and impact on the company’s cash runway
• Prepare and understand variances in monthly financial performance, both against budget and against previous periods. Communicate financial trends in a concise manner to leadership
• Drive process improvements and automation in Forge’s Financial reporting process
• Partner with function leadership to coordinate CapEx planning, approval, reporting, and financial review
• Other ad hoc Finance projects

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, a degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 7+ years of experience in an FP&A or financial reporting role
• Strong presentation-creation skills that convey information in an easily digestible and clean format
• Experience working in a start-up environment strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Positive attitude and flexible, willing to jump in wherever needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In our commitment to safety of our employees and customers a COVID vaccination is required.
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