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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Director, FP&A Commercial

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Please note that this position is based in San Diego, CA. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.This position will be a key leader within the Strategic Finance organization, acting as the Commercial FP&A leader. Responsible for acting as the business unit head of finance, this role will be fully embedded in the Commercial organization supporting two currently approved therapies. The position will act as thought partner to the Commercial leadership team supporting the full P&L. Key areas include maintaining and deeply understanding business drivers and return on investment, preparing periodic reporting and communicating performance, executing recurring planning processes, interacting with various functional business partners, and having proficiency in corporate financial systems.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Act as integrated business partner with Commercial organization, providing thought leadership and analysis for ongoing business initiatives (go/no go decisions, resource allocation, scenario analysis, payback periods, project post mortems, etc.)Develop gross-to-net forecast for all product lines, with extensive understanding of payer mix, discount structures by entity, and regulatory changesLead and manage the coordination and consolidation of Commercial expense forecasts for all recurring planning processes (forecasts, annual operating plan, long range plan, etc.)Develop, implement, and maintain expense reporting and variance analysis to functional business partners and Finance leadership team, driving continuous improvement in forecasting and reportingSupport Sourcing team to proactively highlight vendor risks/opportunities and partake in vendor selection process and governance meetingsCollaborate with Accounting to ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures as well as reasonableness of accrualsStrong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate, influence and build credibility with business partners across the organizationPassion for designing, implementing and streamlining systems, processes, and reporting, with attention to detail and accuracy that effectively generate reporting to support internal business requirementsThrive in a rapidly evolving and fast-paced oriented work environment with a positive attitude and intellectual curiosityEducation/Experience/Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. MBA preferred. Targeting 10+ years of experience in a financial planning and analysis role, business partnering or other finance area, ideally with experience in pharmaceuticals. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.High level of intellectual curiosity, with ability to work independently and solve complex problemsExperience with Commercial operations in the pharma industryFinancial analysis skills and ability to translate analyses into sound strategic recommendationsAbility to think strategically and communicate effectively across all levels of the organizationProven track record of reliable, detailed and accurate work productAbility to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraintsExcellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and MS Office proficiencyWorking knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Experience with NetSuite and Workday Adaptive Planning a plusPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.What we offer you (US-Based Employees):Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packagesMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st10 days of paid sick timePaid parental leaveTuition assistanceEEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Acadia is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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