Director, Corporate FP&A

Position Summary

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director, Corporate FP&A, to help drive the company’s operational and financial performance in a fast-paced, scaling biotech environment.

This role will lead core FP&A processes, including annual planning, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews, and serve as a trusted partner to functional leaders across Manufacturing, R&D, Commercial, and G&A. The Director will deliver actionable insights to support decision-making in a capital-intensive, project-driven business.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment, brings a strong analytical mindset, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

Responsibilities Lead corporate financial planning processes, including annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly budget-to-actual analysis

Partner with department leaders to align headcount, operating expenses, and capital investments with company milestones

Build and maintain financial models for cash flow forecasting, scenario planning, and long-range planning

Provide analysis to evaluate manufacturing cost structures, R&D investment priorities, and commercial launch economics

Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with performance commentary for leadership

Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate month-end close and reporting

Support the preparation of Board and investor materials, including financial updates and KPI's

Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, process efficiency, and data integrity

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experience, preferably in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or manufacturing

Extensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutions

Experience with analysis tools and databases such as Power Query, Python, SQL, Power BI, Snowflake, and Tableau

Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the willingness to be in a hands-on position

Deep understanding of industry financials

Proven track record of financial leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners

This is Cellares

Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.

Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.