Senior Manager, FP&A – Discovery R&D

Iambic Therapeutics

Senior Manager overseeing financial planning and analysis for Discovery R&D at Iambic. Collaborating with finance teams to support drug discovery and development initiatives.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as primary finance business partner for all Discovery groups covering both internal pipeline and external partnership programs, including Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, DMPK, Analytical, Toxicology, and HTE & Lab Operations.
Lead the financial planning process (annual planning cycle, mid-year reforecast and quarterly budget-to-actual meetings) for all Discovery groups.
Develop and maintain robust financial models and budgets to track all spending by group, program, and project, and detailed headcount plans.
Provide timely and actionable financial insights to senior leadership in support of strategic decision-making.
Assist in long-range planning efforts as well as scenario planning initiatives for our internal pipeline and external partnership programs.
Build comprehensive program budgets to support Business Development scaling efforts and ongoing negotiations.
Collaborate with the Accounting team on month-end close activities, including preclinical and other accruals.
Support the development of scalable, gold-standard FP&A tools, systems and processes as the company grows.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments, as well as independently, while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with colleagues across the organization.
Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects, as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered; MBA or CPA a plus.
8 - 12 years of professional FP&A experience within biotech, pharma or life sciences. Prior experience in investment banking, public accounting, or management consulting is a plus.
Strong understanding of R&D life cycles, preclinical drug discovery and development processes, and associated cost drivers.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; prior experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. NetSuite) and financial planning tools (e.g. Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar) is preferred.
Strong communication and presentation skills required, with the ability to partner effectively across scientific and business teams.
Ability to prioritize, coordinate and handle multiple projects to meet deadlines.
Self-motivated and strong desire to build new processes and tools to support a growth-oriented organization.
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company paid healthcare
flexible spending accounts
voluntary life insurance
401K matching
uncapped vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningfinancial modelingbudgetingad hoc analysisExcelcost analysisscenario planningdata analysisfinancial insightsheadcount planning

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationteam collaborationself-motivationattention to detailorganizational skillsprioritizationindependenceanalytical mindsetcoordination

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBACPA