About this Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role at Gossamer Bio
Summary:
The FP&A Manager will be responsible for leading and executing financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization, with a strong focus on supporting commercial and go-to-market initiatives. You will serve as a key finance business partner to commercial, sales, and marketing leadership, providing actionable insights and building scalable planning processes. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, capable of operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budget planning and quarterly re-forecasting processes.
- Build dynamic financial models to support short- and long-term planning.
Commercial Finance Support
- Partner with commercial, marketing, and sales teams to provide real-time financial insights and performance tracking (e.g., revenue, COGS, gross margin, ROI).
- Develop and track KPIs related to product launch, customer acquisition, pricing strategies, and sales effectiveness.
Strategic Analysis & Decision Support
- Conduct scenario modeling, profitability analysis, and business case development to support commercial initiatives.
- Deliver financial insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making.
Reporting
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for executive leadership and board meetings.
- Monitor financial performance vs. plan and communicate key variances and risks.
Process Improvement
- Build and optimize FP&A tools, templates, and processes to support scale.
- Drive automation of reporting and analytics to improve efficiency and accuracy.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications, Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
- 5–8+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, ideally with experience in life sciences, biotech, or healthcare
- Experience supporting commercial or go-to-market teams strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with FP&A tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Tableau, Power BI) a plus
- Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, ambiguous startup environment with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Deep familiarity with biotech or life sciences industry financial drivers (e.g., R&D spend, clinical trials, commercialization costs, revenue models).
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and ability to collaborate closely with accounting teams.
- Experience with SaaS or cloud-based finance tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Skills:
- Advanced financial modeling and data analysis in Excel (required).
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High proficiency in PowerPoint, and the ability to create executive-ready presentations.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Abilities:
- Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution.
- Comfortable handling ambiguity and shifting priorities with a solutions-first mindset.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across functions and levels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
- Position can be based in San Diego, CA (Hybrid) or Remote.
Gossamer Bio is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
The expected salary range for this position is listed below. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. This position also qualifies for the benefits as listed below.
Gossamer Bio offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching , long-term incentive plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.gossamerbio.com/work-at-gossamerbio/
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