Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

About the role

Sana Biotechnology is growing, and we are hiring new team members who believe in the potential of engineered cells as medicines, who are passionate about delivering the possible to patients, and who lead with the desire to work on novel ideas. As a Senior Manager, FP&A, you will report to the Executive Director, FP&A and play a critical role in linking business activities with financial reporting. You will support finance partnership with leaders in R&D, CMC, and G&A functions, help create financial plans, and promote spending discipline and transparency through insightful analysis and reporting. You will support long-range and annual planning, forecast, close, and management reporting activities, while helping improve the accuracy and efficiency of planning and reporting processes. 

What you’ll do

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for assigned business functions, partnering with stakeholders and Finance leadership to meet process deadlines and established targets. 
• Prepare monthly variance analyses comparing actuals to forecast and budget; explain and investigate significant discrepancies and identify key business drivers. 
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to operating expense management, cash burn analysis, general ledger reviews, headcount reviews, accruals, and related processes. 
• Develop processes, tools, and infrastructure that enable project-level budgeting, resource planning, and portfolio planning. 
• Help rationalize department investments, including headcount, OPEX, and CapEx, within annual and long-term operating plans, and maintain updates needed for forecast deliverables. 
• Analyze inputs such as open purchase orders, invoices, vendor agreements, business feedback, and forecasts to support appropriate recognition of functional expenses in accordance with US GAAP and company policy. 
• Partner with department budget owners to provide value-added financial analysis and support for business reviews and decisions, including operational efficiency, cost-saving opportunities, capital expenditure decisions, vendor selection, and negotiation support. 
• Analyze, synthesize, and translate data into strategic insights that inform executive-level decision making. 
• Work closely with R&D, CMC, G&A, and program leads to understand cost drivers and support portfolio and financial reviews. 
• Develop reporting packages and dashboards for financial and business review meetings, highlighting performance insights and actionable recommendations. 
• Create and maintain financial tracking and reporting that helps business leaders actively manage functional spend. 
• Maintain and update license milestone tracking in coordination with Finance, Legal, and Business Development. 
• Drive continuous improvement within Finance to streamline processes and improve communication and information flow to the business. 
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed. 

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred. 
• 5+ years of relevant FP&A experience, preferably in a high-growth environment. 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large volumes of data and maintain complex financial models using advanced functions. 
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial processes, and analytical approaches used to support business partners and Finance leadership. 
• Collaborative, consultative approach that builds process discipline and organizational understanding of accounting and financial controls in a publicly held company. 
• Knowledge of IT applications and controls, with experience using cloud ERP and EPM applications, including Microsoft Dynamics 365. 

What will separate you from the crowd

• Proactive leadership style with the ability to influence business partners and maintain open, transparent communication across the organization. 
• Flexibility and adaptability, including the ability to work diplomatically and tactfully in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment where outcomes are achieved through influence, cooperation, and diverse points of view. 
• Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo, support innovation, and streamline or enhance processes. 
• Successful candidates must have acute attention to detail, be self-starters, strategic thinkers, action-driven, and flexible in changing direction and methods.

What you should know

• Frequent travel is not expected for this role.
• This role requires regular use of a computer and financial systems to analyze data, maintain financial models, prepare reporting packages, and communicate with business partners.
• The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $190,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience