Senior Director, FP&A

Company Description

Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB; HKEX: 9688) is an innovative, research-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company based in China and the United States focused on bringing transformative medicines for oncology, autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders to patients in China and around the world. Our goal is to leverage our competencies and resources to positively impact human health worldwide.

Founded in 2014, our experienced team has secured partnerships with leading global biopharmaceutical  companies, generating a broad and late-stage pipeline of innovative drug candidates. Based on our proven  track record of  success, Zai Lab has earned the reputation as a trusted partner of choice for global biopharmaceutical companies seeking to not only access the Chinese market but also find a long-term strategic partner for global clinical development.  Our unique business model builds on our in-licensed assets and innovative partnerships to expand our internal discovery and development capabilities and has created a portfolio of potential best-in-class and/or first-in-class therapies. Zai currently has four products on the market in China

Zai Lab was successfully listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in September 2017 and completed secondary listing on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September 2020. In 2022, Zai Lab became dual-primary listed on both the Nasdaq and the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. Since its inception, Zai Lab has expanded significantly with several offices across China. In 2021, Zai Lab established its U.S. Headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  As of January 2022, the Company has a global team of approximately 2000 employees.

Job Description

The Senior Director, FP&A leads the overall financial cadence of the company including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and performance management. This role directs financial system optimization and standardization.  S/he collaborates with Finance Business Partners embedded in business functions to develop financial planning process and standard analytical tools and financial performance metrics, review analysis results, develops insightful suggestions for resource and investment allocations among various business functions and leads strategic business decisions.  

• Lead the global financial planning, forecasting and performance management cadence
• Conduct in depth financial analysis in support of board of directors meeting and company earnings
• Develop partnership with stakeholders throughout organization
• Evaluate company’s overall financial health, productivity across product lines and business functions, and ensure optimal financial rations and resource allocations
• Drive profitable growth by improving visibility, forecasting, consolidation and analysis of results and key metrics while advising senior management on insights and recommended actions
• Create, update, and maintain financial models and detailed forecasts of the company’s future operations
• Develop and lead long range plan process and generate long term financial forecasts. Consider and propose opportunities for the company to expand or grow, and map out growth plans including capital expenditures and investments
• Oversee financial system architecture and implement solutions to deliver efficiency and simplifications

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 15 years relevant experience of which 10 years are finance experience in biotech/pharma industry; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

PREFERRED:

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Excellent modelling and PowerPoint skills
• International work experience
• Ability to engage and influence senior key stakeholders
• Consistent track record of solid business judgement and decision-making with ability to plan effectively and execute timely to deadlines
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and navigate through ambiguity and drive change
• Detailed orientated with the highest regard for accuracy and completeness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build successful relationships and partner with all levels of a company’s organization
• Creative and innovative team player with a positive approach and a focus on business solutions
• Fluency in both Mandarin and English, preferred

Additional Information

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $235K and $270K/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also in