CellCarta
Senior Director, Global Head FP&A
Summary
CellCarta is a private‑equity backed life sciences services company that provides integrated laboratory and analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics to the biopharmaceutical industry. The Senior Director, Global Head FP&A will lead the global financial planning and analysis function, partnering with executive leadership and the private‑equity sponsor to drive financial reporting, forecasting, operational planning, and enterprise‑wide value creation for this leading CRO in the biomarker laboratory services segment.
Key Responsibilities Financial Performance & Forecasting
Own forecasting accuracy and monthly financial performance management
Build and maintain reporting frameworks for backlog, bookings, revenue, costs, and cash flow
Translate operational metrics into financial insights and predictive forecasts
Lead scenario modeling related to demand volatility, staffing ramps, pricing changes, and regulatory impacts
Establish consistent forecasting processes across regions and business units
Strategic Planning & Value Creation
Lead long‑range planning, annual budget, and rolling forecast processes; work with divisional leaders to ensure visibility into demand, capacity, backlog, and performance
Analyze key operational and financial drivers including resource and capacity utilization, standard costs and billable rates, contract mix, backlog to revenue conversion, and productivity
Support M&A activities—acquisitions, add‑ons, and integrations—including financial modeling, diligence support, and synergy tracking
Executive, Board & Private Equity Engagement
Serve as primary FP&A interface with the private‑equity sponsor team
Prepare board deck financials, KPI reporting, and other investor analyses
Deliver insights on growth, profitability, and operational performance
Organizational Leadership & Infrastructure
Lead and coach a high‑performing global FP&A team
Drive standardization of reporting, planning tools, and data governance
Partner with finance, IT, and operations to improve forecasting systems and business intelligence tools
Optimize financial processes for scale, visibility, and transaction‑readiness
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
10+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or investment experience
Experience in life sciences services (CRO, CDMO, diagnostics, or laboratory services) preferred
Experience in private‑equity owned or highly growth‑oriented organizations strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling and forecasting expertise
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours
Experience working with global, cross‑functional teams
Key Competencies
Strong business acumen and judgement with knowledge of CellCarta's market and services
Expertise in services model economics and utilization‑based modeling
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting regulations and company accounting policies and practices
Strong workload prioritization, resource management, and project management
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and disciplined
Ability to drive change and alignment across commercial, operations, and finance
Comfortable operating in dynamic environments with evolving priorities
Effective influencer and communicator
Performance Objectives
Forecast accuracy and reliability
EBITDA improvement driven through analytics and insights
Utilization and margin optimization
Quality and usefulness of board/investor reporting
FP&A talent development and team scalability
Readiness for acquisition, integration, and exit
Work Arrangement & Location
This position is 100% remote and can be based anywhere within the United States
Benefits
Competitive wages ($180,000 – $200,000 USD)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a healthy match
Vacation and sick time
About CellCarta CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late‑stage clinical trials, by providing specialized precision medicine laboratory services. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta operates globally with facilities in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.
Privacy & Data Use Statement The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta. CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application, including identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience. Your personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who require it for the recruitment process.
In addition, the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located. If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain or update your information, please contact
privacy@cellcarta.com .
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Key Responsibilities Financial Performance & Forecasting
Own forecasting accuracy and monthly financial performance management
Build and maintain reporting frameworks for backlog, bookings, revenue, costs, and cash flow
Translate operational metrics into financial insights and predictive forecasts
Lead scenario modeling related to demand volatility, staffing ramps, pricing changes, and regulatory impacts
Establish consistent forecasting processes across regions and business units
Strategic Planning & Value Creation
Lead long‑range planning, annual budget, and rolling forecast processes; work with divisional leaders to ensure visibility into demand, capacity, backlog, and performance
Analyze key operational and financial drivers including resource and capacity utilization, standard costs and billable rates, contract mix, backlog to revenue conversion, and productivity
Support M&A activities—acquisitions, add‑ons, and integrations—including financial modeling, diligence support, and synergy tracking
Executive, Board & Private Equity Engagement
Serve as primary FP&A interface with the private‑equity sponsor team
Prepare board deck financials, KPI reporting, and other investor analyses
Deliver insights on growth, profitability, and operational performance
Organizational Leadership & Infrastructure
Lead and coach a high‑performing global FP&A team
Drive standardization of reporting, planning tools, and data governance
Partner with finance, IT, and operations to improve forecasting systems and business intelligence tools
Optimize financial processes for scale, visibility, and transaction‑readiness
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
10+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or investment experience
Experience in life sciences services (CRO, CDMO, diagnostics, or laboratory services) preferred
Experience in private‑equity owned or highly growth‑oriented organizations strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling and forecasting expertise
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours
Experience working with global, cross‑functional teams
Key Competencies
Strong business acumen and judgement with knowledge of CellCarta's market and services
Expertise in services model economics and utilization‑based modeling
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting regulations and company accounting policies and practices
Strong workload prioritization, resource management, and project management
Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and disciplined
Ability to drive change and alignment across commercial, operations, and finance
Comfortable operating in dynamic environments with evolving priorities
Effective influencer and communicator
Performance Objectives
Forecast accuracy and reliability
EBITDA improvement driven through analytics and insights
Utilization and margin optimization
Quality and usefulness of board/investor reporting
FP&A talent development and team scalability
Readiness for acquisition, integration, and exit
Work Arrangement & Location
This position is 100% remote and can be based anywhere within the United States
Benefits
Competitive wages ($180,000 – $200,000 USD)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with a healthy match
Vacation and sick time
About CellCarta CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late‑stage clinical trials, by providing specialized precision medicine laboratory services. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta operates globally with facilities in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.
Privacy & Data Use Statement The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta. CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application, including identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience. Your personal information will be retained only for as long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who require it for the recruitment process.
In addition, the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located. If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain or update your information, please contact
privacy@cellcarta.com .
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