Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Scholar Rock is a late-stage global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing apitegromab for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare, severe, and debilitating neuromuscular diseases. As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the Company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.

Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the Director of FP&A will support G&A, Global Medical Affairs, and Operations at Scholar Rock. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of planning and delivering against financial objectives in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders. This person will also serve as a strategic partner, helping frame decisions, evaluate options, and drive value creation. Success in this role requires effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills. It is an excellent opportunity to help build a critical cross-functional capability at a growing biotechnology company with multiple product candidates.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner for G&A leadership, Global Medical Affairs and Operations
• Support for all FP&A activities including budgeting/forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling, and financial analysis for strategic initiatives
• Coordinate with accounting on month-end and quarterly close tasks, procure-to-pay processes, preparation of quarterly schedules, and support of external reporting and related audit inquiries
• Prepare timely monthly budget-to-actual analyses, including variance reporting and results summaries.
• Drive accountability for G&A leadership, Global Medical Affairs and Operations spending with regular business reviews with functional heads
• Strive for continuous improvement of FP&A processes, with the goal of improving efficiency while maintaining flexibility to adapt to future business needs
• Develop and deliver training programs and support change management efforts to drive adoption of new FP&A tools, systems, and ways of working across the organization
• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives as opportunities arise and capabilities expand, including business development analysis, partner support, and financing strategy.
• Leverage technology to driver efficiencies in the finance function
• Assist with developing Board of Directors and Executive Level materials

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of progressive finance experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
• Advanced degree in finance and/or business preferred
• Prior experience supporting G&A functions in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent presentation skills to deliver information effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong partnering and communication skills with the ability to distill financial information into a concise and actionable message
• Advanced Excel skills to perform complex analyses that support key decision-making
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Experience with Adaptive Insights and/or SAP considered an asset

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.