[Remote] Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CG Oncology is focused on advancing treatments for bladder cancer and is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead their financial planning and strategic analysis efforts. The role involves partnering with executive leadership to support R&D and operational strategies, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes to drive the company's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes for all R&D and Tech Ops functions
• Develop financial frameworks that support strategic decision-making and capital allocation
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable financial plans and performance metrics
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic alternatives and growth opportunities
• Assist VP FP&A with preparation of financial materials for Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and external stakeholders
• Deliver actionable insights regarding operating performance, cash runway, and strategic initiatives
• Develop KPI dashboards and executive reporting packages
• Own cash forecasting and liquidity planning processes for R&D and Tech Ops
• Assist VP FP&A on financing initiatives and capital strategy
• Assess investment opportunities and resource prioritization across the organization
• Assist VP FP&A and CFO with financial due diligence and valuation support for business development, licensing, M&A, and partnership opportunities
• Develop business cases supporting strategic investment decisions
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team supporting R&D/Tech Ops
• Coach and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Establish scalable processes, tools, and capabilities to support the Company's growth trajectory
• Partner with Finance leadership on talent planning, organizational design, and succession development

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field required
• 10–15+ years of progressive FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross functional initiatives
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences organizations, including clinical-stage and/or commercial-stage environments
• Demonstrated experience with capital planning, fundraising support, commercialization forecasting, and strategic decision support

Benefits

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
• EQUITY
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION
• FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• REST AND RECHARGE BENEFITS - Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• HOLIDAYS –In 2026 we will observe 14 holidays
• RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
• HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – PPO & HDHP – Cigna/Principal
• HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
• ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
• LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
• ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More

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