Manager, FP&A

Summittherapeutics
Palo Alto, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented financial analysts with experience in oncology and biopharmaceutical industries working in a collaborative, cross-functional setting.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who have worked on budgeting and cost analysis for clinical trials or medical affairs
    — “Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range models for CMC, Supply Chain, and Medical Affairs”
  • Professionals with a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and global coordination
    — “Partner with functional leaders and FP&A/Accounting teams”

Things to consider

  • Compensation may vary significantly based on location and individual qualifications
    — “Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate”
  • The role demands working across multiple global offices and geographies
    — “additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial modeling in biopharmaceutical clinical trial environments
    — “Support budgeting and strategic/financial planning”
  • Emphasize your ability to analyze cost drivers and identify savings opportunities in complex supply chains
    — “Partner with supply chain, procurement, and operations to evaluate cost drivers and identify savings opportunities”
  • Showcase your experience with monthly financial reporting and tracking spending against budgets
    — “Prepare monthly reporting packages for functional teams to track spending against budget”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Improved financial reporting processes
  • Supported budgeting and strategic planning
Typical background
Financial AnalystFP&A Analyst

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial PlanningAnalysisBudgetingForecastingCost Analysis

Preferred

Strategic PlanningProcess Improvement

Stack & domain

Financial ReportingBudgetingStrategic PlanningCost AnalysisContract EvaluationAccountingTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailFinanceHealthcareOncology

About the role

Original posting from Summittherapeutics via Greenhouse

About Summit:

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company with a mission focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and resolving serious unmet medical needs. At Summit, we believe in building a team of world class professionals who are passionate about this mission, and it is our people who drive this mission to reality. Summit’s core values include integrity, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and our commitment to people. Our employees are truly the heart and soul of our culture, and they are invaluable in shaping our journey toward excellence.

Summit’s team is inspired to touch and help change lives through Summit’s clinical studies in the field of oncology. Summit has multiple global Phase 3 clinical studies, including:

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

HARMONi: Phase 3 clinical study which was intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who were previously treated with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI.

HARMONi-3: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

HARMONi-7: Phase 3 clinical study which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.

Colorectal Cancer (CRC)

HARMONi-GI3: Phase 3 clinical study intended to evaluate ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy compared with bevacizumab plus chemotherapy.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy not presently approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). Summit is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and has additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland.

Overview of Role:

Reporting to the Associate Director, FP&A, this position partners closely with functional leaders and FP&A/Accounting teams to deliver monthly financial reporting, compare actual results against forecast and budget, support budgeting and strategic/financial planning, and drive improvements in reporting processes and data transparency. It is a high-impact role for a detail-oriented analyst who will provide the insights needed for executive decision-making.

​Role and Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range models for CMC, Supply Chain, and Medical Affairs

Provide planning, reporting, and analysis of COGS, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities

Perform detailed financial analysis, provide insights, and prepare monthly reporting packages for functional teams to track spending against budget

Partner with supply chain, procurement, and operations to evaluate cost drivers and identify savings opportunities

Manage and review the purchasing plan forecast to align with the clinical supply chain during monthly S&OP

Review and evaluate contracts for financial implications, cost structures, and risk exposure

Partner with the Accounting team during month-end close to review accruals and track activities across various projects and cost centers

Proactively identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance standard product cost analysis

Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

All other duties as assigned

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration

Minimum 5+ years of experience in budgeting and financial

Results-oriented, strong organizational skills, and time management skills with ability to multi-task

Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modeling skills

Advanced Excel skills

Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality

An ability to work well cross functionally and across geographies

This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency$139,000—$163,000 USD 

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in creating and maintaining diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training or promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Summittherapeutics careers (Greenhouse)

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