FP&A Manager

FP&A Contractor San Diego, CA (Remote) Duration: 7-month contract Schedule: Standard working hours Rate: $90-100/hr (W2) Our client is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative enzyme technology platforms that enhance the delivery of therapies across a range of disease areas. The FP&A Contractor will provide interim operational support to the Corporate FP&A function. This role manages core financial consolidation efforts and serves as the primary support of the financial planning and reporting systems, while partnering with multiple departments across 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 Financial Consolidation & Reporting Support total company financial consolidation effortsSupport 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)Financial Planning & Reporting Systems Administration (Adaptive Insights) Serve as primary end-to-end administrator of Financial Planning and Reporting Software (Adaptive Insights)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 & Expense and Capital Reporting 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 Support upcoming Budget preparation and functional meeting coordinationSupport Budget Consolidation process in Adaptive and ExcelAdditional Responsibilities Other duties, projects, and process improvement initiatives as assigned Education & Experience 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 roleBiotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience a plus Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Deep understanding of Adaptive Planning architecture, processes, product, and standard methodologies - must be a system builder, not an end userExperience with planning version control, data feed management, and chart of account maintenanceSolid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)High proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and high-level functions and formulasHigh proficiency in PowerPointProven meticulous approach with outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills - able to self-review before submitting to leadershipExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small company environment with minimal direction and the ability to adjust workload based on changing prioritiesAbility to partner, collaborate, and influence across a wide spectrum of functionsProficiency in Windows and MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Office Connect experienceWorkday Adaptive Planning CertificationGreat Plains experience