Finance Manager, FP&A

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team.

The primary purpose of this role is to help guide the financial decision making of the organization to ensure the short and long-term sustainability of Fred Hutch through long-range financial planning, business structure analysis, and intracompany management.

 

This job requires:

• Being the subject matter expert in complex budgeting, accounting, and transfer pricing functions.
• Leading team, directing workflow, and making decisions of considerable impact or consequence.
• Application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, policy, and law.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure accurate and timely financial planning and analysis.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Intracompany Management and Support:

• Manage all components of internal related party agreements.
• Liaise with accounting to provide line of business administrative support on intercompany cost transfers (ICTs).
• Manage transfer price agreements (TPAs) for the research line of business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive procedure documents.

Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rate management:

• Advise team on cost principles such as allowability and reasonableness.

Budget Planning and Management:

• Lead budget management oversight of related party budgets and line of business cost transfers.
• Collaborate with department heads to gather budget inputs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Analyze budget proposals and provide recommendations for approval or adjustments.

Long-Range Financial Planning:

• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to evaluate and optimize core business models, driving improved financial performance and accountability through effective expense management, process improvements and strategic adjustments.
• Collaborate with Finance and C-suite leadership to define and refine financial model assumptions through comprehensive analysis, and integration of strategic initiatives to assess their feasibility within established financial targets.
• Partner with operational leaders to set financial targets, KPIs and assumptions to guide the annual budget process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve existing processes to increase efficiency and accuracy while enhancing the decision-making process for senior leadership.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to strengthen existing process and capabilities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a key liaison between the FP&A team and other departments and leadership, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Provide training and support to department heads and other stakeholders on related matters.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to members of the Finance team fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
• Collaborates with other members of the Corporate Finance management team to create a positive, respectful, and team-learning environment.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration within finance to implement change initiatives, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring effective communication and alignment across team members.
• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting practices that create a welcoming work environment where everyone can succeed and contribute to Fred Hutch’s mission.
• Develops partnerships across the organization to help ensure strong financial performance and support strategic initiatives.  

Other:

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis or accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically 2 CFR Part 200 or Grants Management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling.
• Advanced knowledge of financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc).
• Experience with database tools such as SQL.

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A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $118,560 to $187,387, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.