Who we are:
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our finance team as an FP&A Manager. As a FP&A Manager you will play a pivotal role within Maravai’s Finance organization by providing financial insights, strategic analysis, and decision support that drive business performance. Reporting to the Associate Director or Vice President of Finance, this role combines strong analytical execution with elements of informal leadership. While primarily an individual contributor, the FP&A Manager will mentor junior analysts, foster collaboration, and ensure delivery of world-class financial planning, reporting, and business partnership.
How you will make an impact:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead portions of the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic plans. Partner cross-functionally to gather inputs, align assumptions, and ensure consistency with corporate objectives.
- Business Partnership: Act as a trusted finance partner to business and functional leaders, delivering insights on revenue, expenses, and profitability. Translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that influence operational and strategic decisions.
- Financial Modeling & Analysis: Build and maintain financial models to evaluate performance, assess investments, and support margin improvement initiatives. Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide decision-making.
- Reporting & Variance Analysis: Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). Deliver variance analyses, identify performance drivers, and recommend actions to senior stakeholders.
- Process Improvement: Enhance forecasting, reporting, and data processes through automation, improved controls, and increased data integrity. Drive efficiencies that enable scalable growth.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to junior team members by reviewing analyses, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Performs other functions and duties as required.
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A or Corporate Finance. MBA or CPA and public company and/or LifeSciences industry experience preferred.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and data-driven decision support.
- Deep understanding of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively and mentoring others.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $129,000 - $137,000. In addition, highly competitive long-term incentives in the form of company equity, bonus participation and company sponsored benefits are provided as part of the total compensation package. The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications, as well as the location of the role.
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The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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