Sr Director, Accounting & Finance

Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, Inc.
Waltham, MA
Company Overview:

Nortiva Bio, Inc., a subsidiary of Innoviva, Inc., is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering long-acting oral therapies. The company’s proprietary LYNX drug delivery platform represents a major advancement in oral drug delivery, enabling the creation of medicines designed to last a week or longer in a single oral dose. Our near-term focus is on advancing clinical programs in therapeutic areas where weekly or monthly doses would improve adherence and health outcomes.

Summary of Position:

The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the financial strategy and analytics for Nortiva Bio, Inc. In this high-visibility, hands-on role, this individual will serve as a strategic thought partner to the executive team, shaping our financial roadmap, driving operational financial excellence, and delivering clear, data-driven insights to drive informed decisions across the organization. The Senior Director will be critical in driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support our corporate goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the FP&A function, providing strategic financial insights that drive decision-making across programs and overall business operations.
  • Drive all FP&A activities including budgeting/forecasting, long-range planning, scenario modeling and financial analysis for strategic initiatives
  • Conduct timely analysis of monthly budget-to-actuals including variance analyses, generation and reporting of results
  • Serve as a strategic partner to executives and cross-functional leaders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform high-impact decisions
  • Deliver dashboards, reports, and presentations that clearly communicate the story behind the numbers and support decision-making.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and the board.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks while supporting business growth
  • Partner with Legal to manage the purchasing process.
  • Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives as capabilities are demonstrated and opportunities arise; potential initiatives include but are not limited to: business development analyses, partner support, portfolio prioritization, and financing strategies
  • Continuously improve of FP&A processes, with the goal of improving efficiency while maintaining flexibility to adapt to future business needs

Experience & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
  • 10 plus years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

Skills and Abilities:

  • Proven track record of strategic financial leadership and a deep understanding of clinical-stage operations, R&D budgeting and resource allocation
  • Experience supporting R&D functions and/or programs in a cross-functional environment
  • Proficiency with Excel in order to conduct complex analysis that will support key decisions
  • Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and and convey financial information clearly across all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in financial planning tools and ERP systems; experience with business intelligence software is a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Nortiva Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please Note: Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or recruiters. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees associated with them unless a prior written agreement is in place.
Posted 2026-01-19

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