Director, Financial Planning and Analysis: XenoPort

XenoPort is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a portfolio of internally discovered product candidates that utilize the body's natural nutrient transporter mechanisms to improve the therapeutic benefits of drugs. We are looking for an experienced finance professional who is ready for the challenges of a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

The primary role of the position is to assist with the coordination and activities of the financial planning and analysis team. Responsibilities also include:

· Owning the annual budget, quarterly updates and 10-year model, including the processes and the supporting application tools and their related functionality

· Mentoring and managing Finance Managers and (indirectly) Financial Analysts

· Acting as primary finance liaison for development departments

· Interfacing with Business Development and other internal departments for modeling, business analytics, etc.

· Integrating with XenoPort Project Teams from the finance side

Qualifications and Other Required Knowledge and Skills:

Requires an MBA or CFA or CPA and/or investment bank/Big 4 accounting experience with 10+ years of work experience and appropriate management experience, preferably in a public biotechnology/biopharmaceutical environment

• 5+ years experience with FP&A in public biotech/medical device company
• Substantial experience building and modeling budget and reforecast cycles/programs
• Substantial experience building and modeling strategic planning (5 and 10 year models)
• Has overseen the enhancement of FP&A processes and applications through different phases of a company’s growth
• Creative thinker and problem solver
• Proven ability to work in a cross functional environment on complex scientific issues
• Solid managerial skills and a leadership style that is collaborative and supportive
• Demonstrated ability to function both as an individual contributor and as part of an integrated drug development team. Willing to “roll up sleeves” to get work done when needed.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Demonstrated depth and leadership in business/strategic thinking and commercial/industry understanding - own projects and peer projects
• Demonstrated excellence in independent management of complex projects
• A demonstrated ability to recruit, motivate, and inspire others is essential

Strong Preference For:

• Experience of public company earnings/guidance matters
• Commercial team experience/partnering
• Experience monitoring department and corporate costs