What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analys position at TScan Therapeutics?
Position Summary
TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech seeking to revolutionize life-changing therapeutics for patients by identifying novel T cells and epitopes. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Sr. Manager, FP&A will support management of the corporate budget/forecasts, assist in long-range planning, and support any ad hoc strategic financial analyses. This role will partner closely with R&D, Clinical, Manufacturing, and G&A teams to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance financial systems and reporting processes. The ideal candidate has a solid technical finance background. The individual should enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. A team player with a sense of urgency will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities
TScan Therapeutics was founded in 2018 by a small group of scientists led by Dr. Stephen Elledge (Harvard Medical School/HHMI). TScan is discovering and developing novel TCR-engineered T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. TScan’s discovery platform is centered around a breakthrough technology that enables the rapid, comprehensive, and genome-wide identification of the peptide antigen targets of T cell receptors. This technology greatly enhances our ability to understand the specific antigens that drive important disease processes, including tumor cell recognition by the immune system, self-reactivity in autoimmune disorders, and acquired immunity in infectious disease. TScan is using the platform in oncology to discover new TCR/target pairs and to rapidly move novel TCRs into clinical development.
Do YOU have the anatomy of a TScanner?
Our talented, compassionate and intelligent team is what makes TScan a great place to work. Our brand new offices with approximately 40,000 square feet of premium lab and office space is an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie and professionalism. We are driven, passionate, fun, flexible and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.
EEO Statement
TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.
Pay Transparency
TScan Therapeutics’ pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.
TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech seeking to revolutionize life-changing therapeutics for patients by identifying novel T cells and epitopes. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Sr. Manager, FP&A will support management of the corporate budget/forecasts, assist in long-range planning, and support any ad hoc strategic financial analyses. This role will partner closely with R&D, Clinical, Manufacturing, and G&A teams to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and enhance financial systems and reporting processes. The ideal candidate has a solid technical finance background. The individual should enjoy working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. A team player with a sense of urgency will thrive in this role.
Responsibilities
- Participate in company-wide annual budgeting, forecasting, and BvA management reporting activities
- Work with finance leadership in support of the financial long-range plan
- Maintain cash flow forecasting to assist in cash runway management
- Liaise between accounting and FP&A to ensure continuity and transparency across functions.
- Partner with program teams to drive plan output for decision-making
- Work with key stakeholders to establish planning and reporting processes, understand system requirements, and build cost models to support business insights and value
- Perform financial analyses and valuations on business initiatives
- Create and refine cost and FTE models, benchmarks, and processes to facilitate key stakeholder decision-making
- Partner closely with the Procurement & Legal team to review vendor agreements, support contract negotiations with financial analysis, ensure purchasing processes align with budget controls and company policies and manage procurement systems (Tipalti)
- Proactively identify operational improvements and efficiencies
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 6 years of prior related accounting experience, with 3-4 years of forecast/modeling experience
- Previous experience in public biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Prior experience with financial forecasting/budgeting tool and ERP systems preferred (NetSuite, Adaptive)
- Self-motivated, strategic, and analytical thinker with superior problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to apply judgment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to combine attention to detail with an understanding of broader strategic context
- Strong project management skills and experience; ability to prioritize multiple initiatives concurrently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Collaborative and consultative team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
TScan Therapeutics was founded in 2018 by a small group of scientists led by Dr. Stephen Elledge (Harvard Medical School/HHMI). TScan is discovering and developing novel TCR-engineered T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. TScan’s discovery platform is centered around a breakthrough technology that enables the rapid, comprehensive, and genome-wide identification of the peptide antigen targets of T cell receptors. This technology greatly enhances our ability to understand the specific antigens that drive important disease processes, including tumor cell recognition by the immune system, self-reactivity in autoimmune disorders, and acquired immunity in infectious disease. TScan is using the platform in oncology to discover new TCR/target pairs and to rapidly move novel TCRs into clinical development.
Do YOU have the anatomy of a TScanner?
Our talented, compassionate and intelligent team is what makes TScan a great place to work. Our brand new offices with approximately 40,000 square feet of premium lab and office space is an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie and professionalism. We are driven, passionate, fun, flexible and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.
EEO Statement
TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.
Pay Transparency
TScan Therapeutics’ pay ranges are established based on external market data from third-party compensation surveys and our internal benchmarking. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Individual compensation within this range is commensurate with a candidate’s specific qualifications, including education, overall experience, relevant experience, and specific skills. We strive to ensure that compensation is competitive, equitable, and aligned with the value each TScanner brings to the role.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics’ internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.