What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A Director position at Pivot Bio?
About Pivot Bio:
Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops. We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world's growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on OneZero or CNN.
Position: FP&A Director, Preferred location: Berkeley CA Headquarters
The FP&A Director will guide strategic decisions for a fast-growing organization developing pioneering transformational technology and will be positioned to make a real impact on finance and the business. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, they will assist with the development and execution of all of Pivot Bio's FP&A capabilities including financial reporting, business models, and analytics. The focus for this role will be in support of Pivot's manufacturing and international expansion efforts. The Director will be hands-on in designing, managing, and administering end-to-end FP&A capabilities in a high-growth, high-potential environment.
Responsibilities:
- Executes annual budgeting and monthly rolling forecasting activities, as well as monthly financial reporting and analysis
- Develops and maintains Pivot Bio's financial models, forecasts, KPIs, and recurring reporting and analysis of ROI on research & development portfolio projects
- Conducts financial modeling to support data-driven and strategic decision-making including business case development, performance management, and sensitivity analysis
- Partners with department heads to align corporate, function, and financial goals; enables value-added insight through additional analysis and reporting to support department activity
- Motivates colleagues and collaborates effectively across functions
- Participates as a key contributor to the upgrade, design, development and implementation of core systems and processes, including FP&A software and dashboard tools
- Corporate FP&A projects/duties as assigned by the VP of FP&A or other Senior Management such as budget consolidation and ad hoc reporting
Qualifications and Experience
- 8 years FP&A, strategic consulting, or equivalent experience; with increasing levels of responsibility
- Bachelors' Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA a plus
- Experience with major ERP systems and associated planning and reporting tools; Netsuite a plus
- Essential background in forecasting, financial analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, performance analysis, and financial reporting
- Hands-on and acts with bias to action; facilitation and collaboration is a strong skillset
- Superb attention to detail with big picture mentality
- Strong planning and organization skills, ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; exhibits 'extreme ownership' attitude in areas of responsibility
- Experience with manufacturing support and international expansion strongly desired
- Prior experience in a dynamic, high growth environment a plus
Must be authorized to work in the United States
What we offer:
- Competitive package in a disruptive startup
- Stock options
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
- Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
- Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
- 401(k) plan, 3% Match
- Commuter benefits
- Annual Training & Development support
- Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
- Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team
