*1099 Consultant Opportunity Only*

Duration: 6+ months (opportunity for contract extension and/or fulltime conversion)

Hours: 30-40 per week

Location: Remote- US Only

Clora's client is a preclinical-stage biologics biotech company focused on advancing next-generation single administration therapies. The client is looking for an FP&A consultant with a well-rounded finance background and willingness to support accounting and AP activities to build and lead their FP&A capabilities while also overseeing core accounting functions, including GAAP compliance, leading the audit process, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This consultant will be the organization's finance person and will be expected to integrate seamlessly as a committed member of the team.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with strong financial acumen and the ability to partner effectively across scientific and operational teams. This individual should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, developing dynamic financial models, and translating complex inputs into clear, actionable insights. Success in this role requires strong communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. A proactive mindset and a keen eye for identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiencies will be essential to supporting the company’s growth and long-term success.

The Client anticipates this will be 30-40 hrs/week with the potential for conversion from consultant to full-time employee depending on fit and if mutual interest is established.

Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Works closely with leaders across discovery and translational (preclinical), clinical, and manufacturing (CMC) to build and refine bottoms-up budgets, ensuring assumptions are well-informed, aligned, and responsive to changes in the development landscape.
• Financial Planning & Agile Forecasting: Leads the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, maintaining a dynamic financial model that can be rapidly updated to reflect evolving program timelines, clinical data, and strategic priorities.
• Scenario Planning & Decision Support: Develops forward-looking scenarios to evaluate strategic options, cash runway, and portfolio trade-offs, enabling leadership to make informed, timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial Insight & Resource Optimization: Analyzes financial and operational data to identify risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for efficiency, helping to optimize capital allocation across programs and functions.
• Executive Reporting & Financial Storytelling: Prepares clear, concise financial updates and materials for executive leadership and the Board, translating complex data into actionable insights and a cohesive narrative around performance and outlook.
• AI Integration & Enablement: Identifies opportunities to incorporate AI-driven tools and analytics into financial planning, enhancing decision-making and improving insights.

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; CPA or advanced degree (Master’s, MBA) in a business/finance field is highly valued
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles within the biotech industry
• Proven track record supporting early- to mid-stage companies, with exposure to dynamic budgeting, cash runway management, and evolving business models
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and experience with planning tools (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, or similar) with a demonstrated ability to build financial models from the ground up
• Experience overseeing core accounting functions, including GAAP compliance, leading external audits, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with ability to interact efficiently with Board Members.
• Willingness to support accounting and AP activities alongside 2 existing team members (AP specialist and controller)
• Client has a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platform in beta testing. Consultant will be involved with this product. Ideal candidates will have some experience with D2C.
• Solution-oriented, proactive individual with experience working for start-ups and willingness to wear multiple hats and take on IC-level tasks when needed. Ability to support team outside of core business hours as needed.