Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Development Finance Business Partner)

POSITION OVERVIEW Bicara Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of FP&A for Development who will provide critical financial support to R&D pipeline activities and global manufacturing/CMC/supply chain operations from new study planning through product development phase, product launch and ongoing lifecycle management activities. This role will also be responsible for financial consolidation and report generation inclusive of both internal and external spend. It requires partnering with Development leadership to drive long-range planning, budgeting and spend tracking, clinical trial forecasting and cost of goods manufactured analysis. This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule, with three in-office days each week. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Business Partner for Development (Clinical Operations, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory & Program Management) - Partner with functional leaders to manage financial processes, including annual budgeting, long-range planning and forecast projections. - Support timely analytics and reporting to drive budget accuracy/accountability and identify key drivers of variances to budget, highlighting potential risks and opportunities to estimates. - Build and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that predict outcomes, identify risks early, and unlock investment opportunities across the pipeline. - Ensure consistency between functional planning assumptions and financial projections. - Translate complex clinical & manufacturing/supply chain concepts and related financial impact (ie. forward-looking inventory build) to senior management level narratives. - Monitor operating results across vendor sites and support potential cost control initiatives. - Partner with Clinical Operations and R&D leaders to manage the financial lifecycle of clinical trials, including trial forecasting, enrollment-based modeling, and site-level cost analysis. - Enable efficient and effective clinical portfolio management via robust business partnering by conducting scenario planning and evaluating trial vendor contracts. - Help drive enterprise-wide manufacturing & optimized supply chain decision-making by providing financial analysis and modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives and Cost of Goods for Clinical and Commercial opportunities. - Support Commercial launch planning initiatives and subsequent lifecycle management. - Ad hoc financial analysis and dynamic, strategic modeling to support decision-making, scenario planning & strategic projects. Financial consolidation & planning system operations - Manage the budget/forecast consolidation process in the planning & analysis software (Adaptive Planning – Workday). - Assist with system maintenance – incorporate changes to Chart Of Accounts and other dimension infrastructure. - Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate reporting (ie. leverage system-generated dashboard reporting). - Determine areas to create efficiencies in planning processes. QUALIFICATIONS - BS in Finance/Accounting. - 6+ years of relevant experience with at least 2+ years as a finance business partner. - Prior experience in the biotech/life sciences industry with familiarity with product development stages. - In-depth knowledge of clinical (CRO) and external manufacturing/CMC/supply chain in biotech/life sciences environment. - Strong financial modeling & reporting experience. - Demonstrated experience as a collaborative and effective business partner working with senior leaders. - Ability to distill complex operational and financial topics to management-level narratives. - Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to operational team members. - Team player who will offer optimal solutions to intricate issues. - Can work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team and with external partners/vendors. - Ability to shift priorities rapidly in dynamic biotech environment. - Experience with financial planning software (e.g. Adaptive Planning). - Expert in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. - Alignment with Bicara's core values. COMPANY OVERVIEW Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering bifunctional antibodies for targeted tumor modulation. Founded in 2020, we've built a global team of over 100 employees headquartered in Boston, with a clear focus on advancing our lead asset, ficerafusp alfa, or FICERA - a potentially first-in-class bifunctional EGFR-directed antibody combined with a TGF-β ligand trap. Our innovative approach combines tumor-targeting with tumor modulation, where one arm localizes to the tumor while the other serves as a modulator, designed to deliver superior efficacy, improved safety, and enhanced durability directly at the tumor site. FICERA specifically addresses a key challenge in solid tumor treatment by enabling immune cell penetration into tumors, reducing fibrosis and immunosuppression while reversing TGF-β-driven resistance mechanisms - ultimately designed to drive the deep, durable responses that may translate into better outcomes and survival for patients. For more information, please visit www.bicara.com http://www.bicara.com. Here at Bicara, we believe in building diverse teams and cultivating a culture where all voices are included. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Bicara Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.