Unlearn.AI · 6 hours ago
Director of Finance - FP&A
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expUnlearn.AI is transforming clinical development by harnessing data, AI, and digital twins to enable faster studies that bring life-saving treatments to patients. They are seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to own financial planning, operational processes, and cross-functional business initiatives that drive sustainable growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BioinformaticsClinical TrialsLife Science
Responsibilities
Own annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes
Build and maintain financial models for revenue, expenses, headcount, and cash flow
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support major business decisions
Provide financial insights that shape company strategy and resource allocation
Prepare materials for executive reviews, investor updates, and board presentations
Deliver monthly and quarterly business reviews with variance analysis, KPIs, and actionable insights
Develop executive dashboards and reporting frameworks that track business performance
Partner with department leaders to build bottoms-up budgets aligned with company goals
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and planning methodologies
Lead operational planning for capacity modeling, resource optimization, and territory planning
Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability across the organization
Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement activities
Implement and optimize business systems and tools to support data-driven decision making
Own special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of leadership
Partner with Commercial on pipeline analytics, bookings forecasting, and revenue planning
Collaborate with Product and R&D on project costs, resource planning, and ROI analysis
Support People Operations on workforce planning and compensation analysis
Translate complex financial concepts into clear insights for diverse stakeholders
Qualification
Required
8-12 years in FP&A, Operations, Corporate Finance, or Consulting
Experience managing full planning cycles (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning)
Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment
Background in tech, biotech, healthcare, SaaS, or high-growth analytical industries
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets proficiency with strong financial modeling capabilities
Experience with business systems (ERP, CRM, BI tools)
Understanding of key financial metrics, and cash flow management
Ability to build dashboards, reports, and analytical frameworks
SQL or data analysis skills a plus
Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture vision with detailed execution
Exceptional analytical rigor and problem-solving skills
Strong communicator who can present to executives and boards
Self-starter with ownership mentality and bias for action
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Collaborative partner who builds trust across the organization
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Business, or Economics
Experience at venture-backed startups or high growth companies
Exposure to board materials and investor reporting
Benefits
Generous equity participation
100% company-covered medical, dental, & vision insurance plans
401k plan with matching
Flexible PTO plus company holidays
Annual company-wide break December 24 through January 1
Commuter benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Unlearn.AI
Unlearn.AI combines AI, digital twins, and novel statistical methods to enable smaller, more efficient clinical trials.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$134.85MKey Investors
Altimeter CapitalInsight Partners8VC
2024-02-08Series C· $50M
2023-03-21Series Unknown· $15M
2022-04-18Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
Kwame Marfo
VP, Product
Recent News
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