VP of Finance (FP&A) | Rapid Growth AI Biotech (Post Series A) | Boston

The Client

Harmonic are proud to have been retained by a rapidly growing VC Backed Biotech start-up. They sit somewhere between a Biotech and an AI business developing an advanced platform to improve drug development in a range of major disease and virus classes.

They are due to announce one of the largest Series A fundraises in Biotech history (in excess of $300m) and are backed by 4 of the top 5 VC investors in the world.

Our client has a genuinely values led culture with an incredibly bright leadership team. Founded by award winning doctors and AI industry leaders they are now building out their leadership team.

The Role:

Reporting to an experienced CFO, the VP of Finance will own the build out of the FP&A and Strategic Finance function. Taking responsibility for the development of financial modelling, strategic planning and insightful analysis the Head of Finance will be key in driving improved understanding and performance.

Additionally, the position offers significant exposure and the opportunity to build relationships with the CEO and CFO making recommendations that will deliver growth.

Responsibilities:

• Own the development of exceptional financial modelling
• Establish Forecasting and Budgeting processes (FP&A)
• Work closely with the CEO as an Executive Business Partner
• Build KPI's and analytics to make sense of complex data and present this to decision makers across the business
• Establish robust budgeting processes for product development
• Work with the CFO to produce mid and long term strategic planning
• Analyze performance identifying areas for growth (product development, margin improvement etc)
• Produce monthly Board Reporting with detailed commentary
• Business Partner with multiple teams in the business to challenge numbers and bring improved performance
• Work closely with the Data Analytics team to create dashboards and improve the accuracy of forecasting periodically
• Support the CFO facing off to VC investors
• Prepare the business for future funding rounds

What We Need:

• Background in Investment banking, experience working in VC/PE firms or Corporate Finance/ M&A advisory experience OR relevant industry experience in a rapid growth Biotech, Life Sciences or Healthtech company
• Exceptional financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of commercial acumen

What We'd Love to See (Non-Essential):

• Experience in a VC backed Tech start-up (Biotech, Life Sciences, SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech)
• Experience establishing FP&A processes in a VC Backed Tech start-up (Biotech, Life Sciences, SaaS, Healthtech, Fintech)

Salary: $250,000 - $320,000 + bonus + share options

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Boston

If you are a finance leader seeking a pivotal role in a dynamic, inclusive, and purpose-driven organization, we invite you to reach out. To apply or to explore more about this exciting role, please contact Fin on

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.