Director of Finance
Job Description
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology, ELUTYX™. Ocular Therapeutix has built a robust product pipeline of drug delivery solutions developed to reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care and position itself to become a leader in the ophthalmic space.
Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.
Position Summary:
Ocular Therapeutix is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Finance to assist in building out its financial planning and reporting processes. Reporting into the SVP, Finance, this role will be responsible for preparing the annual budget and operating plan, long range plan, internal reporting, and business partnering. This role will collaborate closely with functional leaders to drive critical financial initiatives and improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep financial expertise, strong analytical skills, and experience leading a team from late-stage development to commercialization.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Individual Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage the annual operating plan and budget, long-range plan and quarterly reforecasts processes
- Develop and implement a monthly and quarterly financial reporting package for senior leadership to highlight variances vs the operating plan and forecast evolutions
- Analyze and challenge financial assumptions to ensure forecast accuracy and assess potential opportunities and risks impacting the operating plan
- Manage and improve financial models to support forecasting and scenario analysis for Phase 3 development and commercial launch
- Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, commercial Business Partners, and the accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial plans and financial statements
- Support corporate finance initiatives including the financings, risk analysis, and preparation of Board materials
- Manage FP&A systems (Adaptive) and integration with ERP and purchasing systems
Qualification Requirements:
Primary skills and knowledge required include, but are not limited to the following:
- Experience leading an FP&A function in a company that has progressed from phase 3 development to commercialization
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize competing projects and make decisions amidst evolving data and dynamic corporate plans
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication and strategic thinking skills
- Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills
- Proficiency in financial and accounting software such as Adaptive, QAD, SAP, Concur, iPurchase
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field,
MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in corporate financial planning and analysis function in biopharma or other high growth industries
Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/.
Company Information
Location: Bedford, MA
Type: Hybrid