Hiring: Associate Director, FP&A Company: Lyell Immunopharma Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:43:45 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, R About the job Experience: •8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, or a related finance function. •5+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with strong knowledge of clinical studies and the drug development lifecycle. Required Skills: •Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, coordinating cross-functional inputs, establishing timelines and assumptions, and ensuring forecasts accurately reflect current business plans and operational activities. •Own the monthly FP&A reporting and performance management process, including actual versus budget and forecast analysis, KPI reporting, identification of key drivers and trends, and communication of actionable insights to Finance and business leaders. •Partner with R&D, Clinical, G&A, Commercial, and other functional leaders to track spend, monitor performance, identify key cost drivers, including CRO and vendor costs, and provide timely financial analysis to support informed decision-making. •Develop and maintain driver-based financial models that link operational assumptions to financial performance, including headcount, departmental expenses, clinical programs, CRO and vendor costs, and other significant spending categories. •Lead headcount and operating expense planning and forecasting, partnering with Human Resources and functional leaders to understand resource requirements and assess their financial impact. •Actively facilitate and support long-range planning process by coordinating cross-functional inputs, gathering and validating operating assumptions, and ensuring timely and complete submissions from functional leaders. •Actively facilitate and support development and maintenance of the company’s commercial forecast, partnering with Commercial and cross-functional stakeholders to incorporate key assumptions and operating drivers into the financial plan. •Manage and continuously improve FP&A systems and processes, including data integration, hierarchy maintenance, reporting structures, process automation, and forecasting methodologies, to improve efficiency, scalability, and forecast accuracy. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or other related advanced degree preferred. •Proven experience with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly financial reporting. •Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel and the ability to translate operational drivers into financial insights. •In-depth knowledge of FP&A principles and ability to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts and analysis to non-Finance stakeholders. •Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence without direct authority. •Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to data accuracy. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines. •Demonstrated ability to improve processes and bring structure to ambiguous situations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. •The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus. The salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on Lyell’s compensation practices and an applicant’s qualifications and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in Lyell’s Equity Incentive Plan. Compensation: •$170,000 - $210,000 / year •The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000, annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!