Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Jasper Therapeutics

. Report to the VP Finance . Lead annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range planning aligned with company strategy . Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators . Monitor performance

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on GAAP compliance, accrual management, and financial modeling in a clinical-stage biotech environment. Proven ability to lead budgeting processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and prepare strategic presentations for executive leadership.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisGAAP ComplianceCRO And CMO Accrual ManagementAdvanced Microsoft ExcelClinical-Stage Biotech Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingExpense RecognitionAnalytical SkillsDecision-MakingProblem SolvingR&D Spend ForecastingPublic Company ComplianceContract Review

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailMulti-TaskingCross Functional LeadershipOrganizational Management

Tools & Technologies

Adaptive PlanningNetSuiteMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Clinical-Stage BiotechPharmaceuticalsSEC ReportingASC 730Financial ReportingOrganizational PoliciesStrategic Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the VP Finance
Lead annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range planning aligned with company strategy
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators
Monitor performance indicators, analyze unexpected variances, and provide monthly and quarterly financial reviews
Own the end-to-end CRO and CMO accrual process with Clinical Operations and CMC/Manufacturing
Review CRO/CMO contracts, change orders, and purchase orders to validate expense recognition
Flag budget-to-contract variances to Clinical Operations and Accounting leadership
Serve as primary FP&A/accrual owner for quarterly reviews and year-end audit
Prepare accrual support schedules and respond to external auditor requests
Build and maintain trial-level and program-level R&D spend forecasts
Support cash runway and burn-rate reporting to the Board and senior management
Develop financial models and analyses for strategic initiatives and executive decision-making
Prepare presentations for the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team
Manage planning and review processes supporting financial reporting and controls compliance
Improve budgeting, forecasting, operating plan, and modeling tools
Enhance, implement, and enforce organizational policies and procedures through improved systems
Collaborate with department leaders on overall goals and objectives
Lead financial modeling and analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
Direct experience in a clinical-stage biotech or pharmaceuticals company
Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting
Experience with public company compliance
Hands-on experience managing CRO and CMO accruals and R&D expense recognition (ASC 730) in a clinical-stage life sciences company
Experience reviewing clinical/manufacturing contracts and partnering with Clinical Operations and CMC teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with Adaptive Planning and NetSuite
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem solving skills
Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Strong cross functional leadership skills and experience in organizational management