[Remote] Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CG Oncology is focused on advancing treatments for bladder cancer and is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead their financial planning and strategic analysis efforts. The role involves partnering with executive leadership to support R&D and operational strategies, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes to drive the company's growth.ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes for all R&D and Tech Ops functionsDevelop financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and capital allocationTranslate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and performance metricsPartner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic alternatives and growth opportunitiesAssist VP FP&A with preparation of financial materials for Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and external stakeholdersDeliver actionable insights regarding operating performance, cash runway, and strategic initiativesDevelop KPI dashboards and executive reporting packagesOwn cash forecasting and liquidity planning processes for R&D and Tech OpsAssist VP FP&A on financing initiatives and capital strategyAssess investment opportunities and resource prioritization across the organizationAssist VP FP&A and CFO with financial due diligence and valuation support for business development, licensing, M&A, and partnership opportunitiesDevelop business cases supporting strategic investment decisionsBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting R&D/Tech OpsCoach and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvementEstablish scalable processes, tools, and capabilities to support the Company's growth trajectoryPartner with Finance leadership on talent planning, organizational design, and succession developmentSkillsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required10–15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross functional initiativesExperience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of DirectorsExperience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations, including clinical-stage and/or commercial-stage environmentsDemonstrated experience with capital planning, fundraising support, commercialization forecasting, and strategic decision supportBenefitsHIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIESANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWSANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSESEQUITYSPECIAL RECOGNITIONFULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENTREST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time OffHOLIDAYS –In 2026 we will observe 14 holidaysRETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salaryHEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/PrincipalHEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DCILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary PlansLIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary PlansADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus MoreCompany OverviewCG Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of oncolytic immunotherapies to combat cancer. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.cgoncology.com.