Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

The FP&A Contractor will provide interim operational support to our Corporate FP&A function. This role manages core financial consolidation efforts and serves as the support of the financial planning and reporting systems, while partnering with multiple departments within the organization. This is a technically focused, execution-oriented role with no direct reports. The contractor will work closely with the Sr. Director, FP&A and interface with Accounting and cross-functional teams as needed.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:These may include but are not limited to:Support total company financial consolidation efforts including:Support monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, and annual budget and long-range planning processesNurture detailed knowledge of financial forecasts to provide input into the organization’s broader planning decisionsEnsure a high degree of quality, timeliness, and accuracy across all deliverablesPrepare and refresh FP&A Model File (under Sr. Director oversight)Primary end-to-end administration of Financial Planning and Reporting Software (Adaptive Insights) including:Ensure accuracy of data feeds from General Ledger and HRIS system to AdaptiveLead budget and forecast version controlMaintain account, project, and organizational structure in coordination with AccountingExecute forecast lock down and publish new forecast versions in AdaptiveUpdate CIP actuals, existing fixed assets, and CapEx forecast in AdaptiveExecute functional forecast updates and maintain forecast version readiness in AdaptiveSupport upcoming Budget preparation and consolidation in AdaptiveForecast Process Support and Expense & Capital Reporting including:Update and maintain Operating Expense Transaction Detail File on a monthly basisUpdate and maintain functional workbooks on a monthly basis (Commercial and SG&A)Request CapEx actuals from Accounting teamConsolidate PO Accrual estimates and send to AP for journal entryUpdate and publish Open PO Accrual Report on Team siteAnnual Budget Process Support including:Support upcoming Budget preparation and functional meeting coordinationSupport Budget Consolidation process in Adaptive and ExcelAdditional Functions and Responsibilities:Other duties, projects, and process improvement initiatives as assignedEducation, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)Minimum 5 years’ FP&A experience in a corporate or business unit finance roleA deep understanding of Adaptive Planning architecture, processes, product, and standard methodologies — must be a system builder, not an end user; experience with planning version control, data feed management, and chart of account maintenance requiredSolid proficiencies and adaptability demonstrating finance system capabilitiesHigh proficiency in Excel (including the ability to perform pivot tables, VLOOKUP and high-level functions and formulas) and PowerPointExperience with Office Connect a plusSolid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Proven meticulous approach with outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills — able to self-review before submitting to leadershipExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are critical in this collaborative work environmentDemonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing prioritiesAbility to partner, collaborate, and influence across a wide spectrum of functionsWorkday Adaptive Planning Certification a plusBiotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience a plusTechnical Knowledge Required:Equipment: PC, scanners, facsimile machine, voice mail and e-mail systems, and common office machines, or ability to be trained.Software Knowledge: Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common applications, or ability to be trained. Adaptive Insights (required) and Great Plains experience a plus. Office Connect experience a plus.Internal and External Relationships:Effectively partner and collaborate with Sr. Director, FP&A and Accounting organizationAbility to partner with cross-functional teams in a matrix environmentFP&A team (monthly close coordination and ad-hoc support)