Director, FP&A

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is an immunology company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by treating and preventing infectious diseases and other serious conditions, including viral-associated diseases. Vir has assembled two technology platforms that are designed to modulate the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current clinical development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting hepatitis delta and hepatitis B viruses and human immunodeficiency virus. Vir has several preclinical candidates in its pipeline, including those targeting influenza A and B, COVID-19, RSV/MPV and HPV. 

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results. We are proud to be the first company to be ranked at the top of the Deloitte Fast 500 list two years in a row (2023 & 2022)!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Based in San Francisco and reporting to the VP of Finance, VIR is looking for a Director, FP&A to support our Research organization, including all early discovery and pre-clinical development activities. You will serve as trusted financial advisor to our Chief Scientific Officer and her leadership team, providing critical financial forecasting, reporting, and insights. The position requires strong excel, analytical, and cross functional collaboration skills, with a sound understanding of the biopharmaceutical development lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for all aspects of Research financials, including budget, forecast, long-range plan, early pipeline financials, scenario analysis, and ad hoc analysis
• Be a trusted finance business partner for Chief Scientific Officer and the Research Leadership Team; be the subject matter expert in major spend commitment and upcoming inflection points
• Support in preparation and administration of Company annual budget and forecast, monitor Research spend through PO approval and actuals reporting to ensure tracking to budget and latest forecasts
• Evaluate financial implications of collaborations, Sponsored Research Agreements, and other external partnerships to ensure organization has a clear line of sight into major upcoming commitments
• Support evaluation, design, implementation, and maintenance of financial systems and system upgrades
• Proactively gather, analyze, prepare, and ensure awareness and alignment on key Research department financial insights
• Suggest, design, and implement enhancement to existing processes and reporting
• Support ad hoc analysis and projects across the organization

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related fields with 7+ years of experience in biotech finance related roles
• Experience with pharmaceutical drug development process experience
• Excel power user, experience with Netsuite, Adaptive Insights, and Coupa a plus
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP accounting and SOX requirements
• Track record of effectively partnering across the organization with a collaborative style working across internal and external teams

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected salary range for this position is $186,500 to $272,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all onsite employees!

Vir Biotechnology (“Vir”) is an equal opportunity employer.  All employment decisions at Vir are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, parental status, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or any other legally protected characteristic. 

This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, prom