Job Details
Posted 30 April, 2026
Job Id: 627640
FP&A Specialist
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The FP&A Contractor will provide interim operational support to Corporate FP&A function. This role manages core financial consolidation efforts and serves as the support of the financial planning and reporting systems, while partnering with multiple departments within the organization. This is a technically focused, execution-oriented role with no direct reports. This role will work closely with the Sr. Director, FP&A and interface with Accounting and cross-functional teams as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These may include but are not limited to:
* Primary end-to-end administration of Financial Planning and Reporting Software (Adaptive Insights) including:
* Ensure accuracy of data feeds from General Ledger and HRIS system to Adaptive
* Lead budget and forecast version control
* Maintain account, project, and organizational structure in coordination with Accounting
* Execute forecast lock down and publish new forecast versions in Adaptive
* Update CIP actuals, existing fixed assets, and CapEx forecast in Adaptive
* Execute functional forecast updates and maintain forecast version readiness in Adaptive
* Support upcoming Budget preparation and consolidation in Adaptive
* Forecast Process Support and Expense & Capital Reporting including:
* Update and maintain Operating Expense Transaction Detail File on a monthly basis
* Update and maintain functional workbooks on a monthly basis (Commercial and SG&A)
* Request CapEx actuals from Accounting team
* Consolidate PO Accrual estimates and send to AP for journal entry
* Update and publish Open PO Accrual Report on Team site
* Annual Budget Process Support including:
* Support upcoming Budget preparation and functional meeting coordination
* Support Budget Consolidation process in Adaptive and Excel
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Other duties, projects, and process improvement initiatives as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
* Minimum 5 years’ FP&A experience in a corporate or business unit finance role
* A deep understanding of Adaptive Planning architecture, processes, product, and standard methodologies — must be a system builder, not an end user; experience with planning version control, data feed management, and chart of account maintenance required
* Solid proficiencies and adaptability demonstrating finance system capabilities
* High proficiency in Excel (including the ability to perform pivot tables, VLOOKUP and high-level functions and formulas) and PowerPoint
* Experience with Office Connect a plus
* Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
* Proven meticulous approach with outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills — able to self-review before submitting to leadership
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are critical in this collaborative work environment
* Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
* Ability to partner, collaborate, and influence across a wide spectrum of functions
* Workday Adaptive Planning Certification a plus
* Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience a plus
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Equipment: PC, scanners, facsimile machine, voice mail and e-mail systems, and common office machines, or ability to be trained.
Software Knowledge: Windows, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common applications, or ability to be trained. Adaptive Insights (required) and Great Plains experience a plus. Office Connect experience a plus.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
* Effectively partner and collaborate with Sr. Director, FP&A and Accounting organization
* Ability to partner with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
* FP&A team (monthly close coordination and ad-hoc support)
EFFORT REQUIRED / ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The physical demands
described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.
Pay Rate Range: $70-100/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
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