Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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.