Director, Operations Finance at Cellares

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experience
Extensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutions
Experience with analysis tools and databases such as SQL, Power Query, Power BI, Snowflake, and Tableau
Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the willingness to be in a hands-on position
Deep understanding of industry financials
Proven track record of financial leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners
Extensive FP&A, accounting, manufacturing, supply chain, and business partnering experience with a track record of success
Intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and able to collaboratively drive solutions to complex problems
Ability to drive the performance of the organization through financial insights and foresight

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer and Operations leadership to provide financial support and business partnering for the Operations organization
Manage all aspects of FP&A for Operations, such as forecasting, monthly budget vs. actual, and analysis
Provide insights into key opportunities and profitability for potential projects to ensure each is financially viable and aligns with the company’s strategic goals
Develop and maintain the manning plan for our manufacturing sites to ensure gross margin targets are achieved and drive cost improvement projects to improve gross margins over time
Support the creation of business and financial presentations (e.g., board decks, Quarterly Business Reports, etc.) for Operations-related activities
Establish and lead Operations Finance teams at our manufacturing site in Bridgewater, Europe, and Japan
As part of the Company’s annual audit process, prepare supporting and supplemental information as requested by the Company’s auditors, as it relates to Operations
Support the Operations organization worldwide, including manufacturing sites in Bridgewater, NJ, Europe, and Japan
Responsible for product costing and driving operational efficiencies to improve gross margin
Lead the cost forecast process for assets under development and new products in the commercial pipeline

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

FP&AAccountingManufacturing FinanceSupply Chain FinanceProduct CostingForecastingBudgetingVariance AnalysisGross Margin OptimizationBusiness PartneringCost Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for the Director, Operations Finance role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with 10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experience.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Extensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutions is required, along with experience in analysis tools and databases such as SQL, Power Query, Power BI, Snowflake, and Tableau.

Where are the manufacturing sites this role will support?

The role supports the Operations organization worldwide, including manufacturing sites in Bridgewater, NJ, Europe, and Japan.

What is the company culture like for this position?

Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a scaling early-stage company, tackling a broad selection of challenges as the company grows.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

Top candidates are intellectually curious, detail-oriented, highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, and able to collaboratively drive solutions to complex problems in a hands-on role.

Cellares

Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently

About Cellares

Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO). Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity and reduces costs and process failures compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including pharmaceutical companies, and aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services for cell therapies. Cellares stands out by combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, making it a competitive option in the industry.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$345.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, BiotechnologyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Risks

Emerging biotech startups threaten Cellares' market share with similar solutions.

Potential regulatory delays could impact scaling of new automated systems like Cell Q.

Supply chain vulnerabilities may disrupt production timelines for Cell Shuttle and Cell Q.

Differentiation

Cellares' Cell Shuttle offers 10x scalability over manual cell therapy manufacturing.

The Smart Factory technology integrates development and manufacturing, unlike traditional CDMOs.

Cell Q automates QC processes, addressing bottlenecks in cell therapy quality control.

Upsides

Partnership with Sony enhances precision in cell therapy manufacturing processes.

Strategic partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb provides financial boost and validation.

Ossama Eissa's appointment as COO accelerates global expansion and operational capabilities.

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