Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Finance & Accounting Tustin, California


Description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.  
Your Role:  
The Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will serve as a strategic finance business partner in a private equity–backed Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Reporting to the Sr. Director, FP&A, this role will execute plans and budgets, while providing rigorous financial insights and business case support to Operations and Commercial Teams.
The position plays a critical role in driving EBITDA growth, improving forecast accuracy, supporting disciplined capital allocation, and enhancing visibility into revenue, margin, and capacity utilization.
 
This individual will operate in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment with high exposure to executive leadership.
 
Job Duties:  
  • Lead the annual budgeting process across Operations, Commercial, and G&A functions
  • Own monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts, including revenue, COGS, EBITDA, and cash flow
  • Support long-range plan (LP) aligned to PE value-creation objectives
  • Deliver monthly executive reporting package including revenue, EBITDA, utilization, and cash flow
  • Provide variance analysis with actionable insights to senior leadership
  • Analyze manufacturing and process development performance
  • Partner with Operations leadership on cost management and productivity initiatives
  • Partner with Commercial team to translate backlog and pipeline into forecast visibility
  • Continuous improvement of revenue forecast models
  • Enhance automation and reporting efficiency through FP&A tools
  • Ensure alignment between FP&A and Accounting on revenue recognition and cost reporting
  • Lead, mentor, and coach a team of analysts, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting continuous professional development.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
  • 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience
  • Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial insights into clear, business-focused recommendations
  • Advanced financial modeling skills (driver-based modeling required)
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and margin analysis
  • Proficiency in Excel and FP&A and ERP systems (e.g. Solver, Dynamics AX 365)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MBA preferred
  • 3–5+ years in manufacturing, life sciences, or CDMO environment preferred
  • Experience in private equity–backed or high-growth organizations strongly preferred
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 
This role is a full-time position onsite. Days of work are Monday through Friday. The employee must also, if instructed, be able to work overtime when needed.
 
Compensation:  
We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. 
 
The compensation range for this role is $141,600 to $175,000 annually depending on experience and, qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment. 
Who you are:  
  • You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
  • Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
  • You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
  • You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:  
In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds.