Senior Manager, FP&A

 

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS® (linaclotide), the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide, a next-generation, long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure, as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation, we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs. 

The Senior Manager, FP&A is responsible for driving company‑wide financial planning, leading core FP&A cycles, and overseeing the systems that enable enterprise financial reporting and analytics. This role partners closely across Finance, Accounting, IT, and global business teams to deliver accurate, insightful financial information and equip senior leadership with the tools and analysis required for informed decision‑making. The role also serves as the owner of the company’s management reporting tools, ensuring data integrity, system optimization, and seamless integration of planning, reporting, and forecasting activities. This role will report to the Senior Director, FP&A.

A successful candidate for this role is a proactive, self‑starter who brings deep knowledge of financial reporting best practices and strong understanding of financial operations. They independently lead complex financial system management, continually assess processes, and implement improvements as business needs and technologies evolve. This individual demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills, an entrepreneurial and solutions‑oriented mindset, and the ability to work cross‑functionally to raise issues, deliver insights, and drive efficiencies. They communicate clearly and concisely with peers, business partners, and senior leadership, consistently elevating the quality and impact of FP&A across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly FP&A processes, including financial consolidation, variance analysis, and preparation of management and board review materials
• Own the company-wide annual operating plan and mid‑year forecast processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities across global functions
• Partner with Commercial and R&D finance partners to understand and consolidate financial results and drivers
• Serve as the company’s FP&A Systems leader, owning Adaptive Insights and acting as the primary liaison with IT to ensure integration with SAP Cloud
• Leverage financial tools and systems to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for departments, including Adaptive, SAP Cloud, and Alanda, and champion automation and process improvements to enhance insight and reduce manual effort
• Develop and oversee financial models, including ad‑hoc analyses, business case development, cost optimization assessments, to support tactical and strategic decisions
• Support integration activities related to acquisitions, including FP&A process alignment, financial systems integration, and consolidation of planning models

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA, MS Finance, or CPA/CFA preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive FP&A experience, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive‑level financial analytics.
• Strong experience with financial systems (Adaptive Insights strongly preferred, SAP preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead company‑wide planning processes, including annual operating plans, forecasts, long‑range planning, and cross‑functional reviews.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with a track record of supporting strategic decisions, business cases, partnerships, and/or M&A–related financial assessments.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow mechanics, and how they interact across Commercial, G&A, and R&D functions.
• Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership, communicate complex financial information clearly, and influence decision‑making.
• Experience working in environments requiring SOX compliance, financial controls, and cross‑functional collaboration with Accounting, IT, and business partners.
• Proven ability to drive process automation, system optimization, and continuous improvement within FP&A workflows.

 

Ironwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $148,000K - $176,715. The actual base salary will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience.  Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees, including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.

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