Senior FP&A Analyst

Senior FP&A Analyst

Columbus, Ohio

Forge Your Future with Us:

At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from ideas into reality. We partner with scientists, physicians, biotech and pharma innovators, and patient communities — all united by one goal: improving lives. If you're driven by purpose and excited to make a tangible impact, this is where your journey begins.

Our team works out of The Hearth, a state-of-the-art, 200,000-square-foot cGMP facility in Columbus, Ohio. Here, you won't just watch innovation happen — you'll be part of it. Whether you're scaling AAV manufacturing, collaborating on cutting-edge therapies, or supporting complex technical projects, you'll play a key role in bringing hope to patients with genetic diseases.

What sets Forge apart is our culture of H.O.P.E. We are hardworking, showing up each day with determination and grit. We are open, creating a space where ideas flow freely, and every voice is valued. We are purpose-driven, with every task directly tied to changing lives. And we are engaged, energized by the challenges we face and the milestones we achieve together.

At Forge, your growth matters. We're committed to helping you expand your skills, take on new challenges, and develop your career through mentorship, hands-on learning, and opportunities for advancement. Our people are our greatest investment, and we're proud to see team members grow with us.

If you're ready to use your talent to help deliver hope to patients around the world, join us — and be part of something bigger than yourself.

About The Role:

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in driving financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to monitor and analyze costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities, partner with leadership to support the annual planning and budget cycle, and ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives through monthly forecasting and variance analysis. You will provide actionable recommendations to leadership, collaborate across departments to evaluate the financial impact of operational decisions and projects, and innovate and simplify processes by leveraging our ERP system (NetSuite) and business intelligence tools to deliver data-driven insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual operating plan, quarterly forecast, and monthly outlook processes; manage model integrity, version control, and scenario analyses.
• Partner with leadership to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives during planning and forecasting cycles.

Cost Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze costs across departments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide actionable recommendations to leadership based on cost analysis and operational insights.

Management Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, actuals, and prior year, with clear drivers and executive-ready commentary.
• Develop dashboards and KPI scorecards that highlight trends and support decision-making.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with leadership teams to evaluate the financial impact of operational decisions and strategic projects.
• Support departmental leaders with budget ownership, headcount planning, and spend pacing.

Process Innovation & Systems

• Identify opportunities to innovate and simplify processes, leveraging NetSuite ERP and other BI tools to automate reporting and improve data accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within FP&A workflows.

Cash Forecasting & Reconciliations

• Own short- and medium-term cash forecasting; reconcile cash drivers to operational and accounting inputs.
• Partner with Accounting on close-related tie-outs to ensure FP&A ↔ GL alignment.

Parent-Company Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly/quarterly reporting to our parent company using multiple web-based reporting tools; ensure timely, accurate mappings and compliance with group standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, sumifs, scenario modeling).
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and order-to-cash processes.
• Proven ability to tell the story behind the numbers and deliver actionable insights.
• Experience partnering cross-functionally and influencing decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite (in Columbus, Ohio) a minimum of 2 days/week.

Preferred Skills:

• MBA, CPA, or CFA.
• NetSuite ERP experience (essential requirement); familiarity with DealHub, HubSpot, Smartsheets.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and data visualization.
• Exposure to manufacturing or biotech environments.

Competencies & Behaviors:

• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to innovate and simplify processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Data storytelling and executive presence.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled office environment with standard business equipment. The role involves frequent sitting or standing, computer work, and fine hand manipulation, with occasional lifting or carrying of items up to 25 pounds. The pace can be fast and demanding, especially around deadlines and during peak financial cycles. A standard Monday–Friday schedule applies, with flexibility for hybrid work. Occasional cross-time-zone collaboration.

Forge Biologics is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Forge Biologics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We've Got You Covered:

At Forge Biologics, we believe our people deserve to be taken care of – in and out of the workplace. We've built a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to help you thrive, grow, and feel valued every step of the way:

Health from day one

• Health, dental and vision insurance start your first day – with 90% of premiums covered for you and your family.

Time to recharge

• A competitive paid time off plan – because rest fuels innovation.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on family when it matters most.

Rewarding your impact

• Annual bonus opportunities for all full-time team members.
• 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Special employee discounts, including childcare and dependent care savings.

Your wellness, supported

• Onsite fitness facility at The Hearth.
• Mental health counseling and financial planning services through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability coverage to protect your peace of mind.

Fuel for your workday

• A fully stocked kitchen with free snacks and beverages – we keep you energized and ready for what's next.

Grow with us

• Ongoing professional development resources, training, and mentorship programs to help you build your care and grow within Forge.