Overview
A life sciences and biotechnology organization is seeking a Finance Commercial Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis supporting commercial and revenue-generating functions. This role also involves supporting the adoption of AI-enabled automation across Commercial FP&A processes. The position is part of the FP&A team based in Coralville, IA, and is offered as a remote opportunity reporting to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, and govern advanced financial models to assess business performance and forecast key outcomes.
- Provide leadership with clear, timely, and actionable financial reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Act as a subject matter expert in developing and maturing the Commercial Finance Center of Excellence, driving standardization, best practices, and cross-organizational alignment.
- Guide and coach financial analysts, oversee analytical deliverables, and establish best practices.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to deliver strategic insights, identify performance drivers, and proactively highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by designing and implementing enhanced forecasting, reporting, and analytical frameworks.
- Utilize BI platforms and advanced analytics to automate reporting and improve data quality and integrity.
- Manage consolidation and validation of financial and operational data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business with 9+ years of experience, OR
- Master’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience, OR
- Doctoral degree in a related field with 4+ years of experience.
- Experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related fields, with proven support for commercial teams or driving insights for sales and revenue growth.
- Demonstrated ability to research, quantify, and communicate actionable insights to cross-functional leadership teams.
- Advanced proficiency with Power BI suite and/or OneStream.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis and reporting principles, processes, and standards, including revenue recognition.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior leadership experience managing analysts or cross-functional projects is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $110,000 - $125,000.
- Eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Flexible remote work arrangement available.
Location
- Remote position with the FP&A team based in Coralville, Iowa.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.