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.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes for all R&D and Tech Ops functions
- Develop financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and capital allocation
- Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and performance metrics
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic alternatives and growth opportunities
- Assist VP FP&A with preparation of financial materials for Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and external stakeholders
- Deliver actionable insights regarding operating performance, cash runway, and strategic initiatives
- Develop KPI dashboards and executive reporting packages
- Own cash forecasting and liquidity planning processes for R&D and Tech Ops
- Assist VP FP&A on financing initiatives and capital strategy
- Assess investment opportunities and resource prioritization across the organization
- Assist VP FP&A and CFO with financial due diligence and valuation support for business development, licensing, M&A, and partnership opportunities
- Develop business cases supporting strategic investment decisions
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting R&D/Tech Ops
- Coach and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Establish scalable processes, tools, and capabilities to support the Company's growth trajectory
- Partner with Finance leadership on talent planning, organizational design, and succession development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required
- 10–15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross functional initiatives
- Experience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations, including clinical-stage and/or commercial-stage environments
- Demonstrated experience with capital planning, fundraising support, commercialization forecasting, and strategic decision support
Benefits
- HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES
- ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
- ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
- EQUITY
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
- REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- HOLIDAYS –In 2026 we will observe 14 holidays
- RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
- HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal
- HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
- ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
- LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
- ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More
Company Overview
CG 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.