About the Company
Helus Pharma (NASDAQ: HELP) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company empowering the healing process by turning Novel Serotonergic Agonists ("NSAs") into Breakthroughs in Mental Health.
Founded in 2019, the company operates in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Ireland. Helus Pharma is set to transform the mental health treatment landscape with key near-term milestones including its lead program HLP003, which has been granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, in Phase 3 development for the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, and HLP004 in development for generalized anxiety disorder.
Helus Pharma has a robust pipeline of proprietary NSAs with potential for expansion into additional mental health indications with high unmet need. The company's mission to help minds heal is supported by a strong intellectual property portfolio and a work force that is driven by compassion and the urgent need for better mental health solutions. The Helus Pharma team is working together to build a pathway to make accessible, scalable, and transformative care available to millions of people worldwide.
Position Purpose
The Senior FP&A Analyst serves as a strategic finance partner supporting cross-functional leaders across a dynamic, growth-oriented pharmaceutical organization. This role plays a critical part in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong technical finance capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making in a highly regulated, commercially driven environment.
This position requires intellectual curiosity, precision, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting where adaptability and cross-functional collaboration are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Partner with cross-functional departments (e.g., Commercial, Medical, Operations, G&A) to support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Prepare, consolidate, and analyze departmental budgets, including development and maintenance of detailed financial models and planning timelines.
- Perform monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses; identify key drivers, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable insights to department leaders and executive management.
- Support corporate FP&A cycles, including quarterly contract analysis and preparation of accruals and prepaid adjustments in alignment with accounting policies.
- Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, revenue forecasting, expense optimization, and strategic investment decisions.
Reporting & Executive Support
- Assist in the preparation of periodic financial reporting packages for senior leadership, including dashboards, KPI summaries, variance narratives, and presentation materials.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and decision-oriented communications.
- Support board-level and executive-level financial analyses as required.
Process Optimization & Systems
- Participate in financial system implementations, enhancements, or upgrades to improve reporting efficiency and data integrity.
- Develop and refine standardized templates, dashboards, and processes to improve transparency, consistency, and scalability across the organization.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity across planning systems and reporting tools.
Operational & Ad Hoc Support
- Provide analytical support for commercial contracts, pricing, and other corporate finance initiatives as needed.
- Contribute to special projects, business cases, and cross-functional initiatives that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- CPA or CFA designation required.
- Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong financial modeling skills required.
- Experience with NetSuite and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) strongly preferred.
- Experience within pharmaceuticals, biotech, or life sciences preferred.
Core Competencies
Technical & Analytical
- Advanced financial modeling and forecasting expertise
- Strong understanding of accruals, prepaids, and financial close processes
- Ability to synthesize large datasets into meaningful insights
- High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline
Business Partnership
- Ability to build trusted relationships across departments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- Executive presence and confidence in presenting financial insights
Strategic Thinking
- Critical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to evaluate financial risks and opportunities
- Forward-looking mindset with strong scenario-planning capability
HR & Leadership Competencies
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively across functions, fostering a culture of partnership and accountability.
- Accountability & Ownership: Takes responsibility for results and delivers with integrity and transparency.
- Adaptability & Agility: Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving pharmaceutical environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies process enhancements and drives operational efficiencies.
- Communication Excellence: Communicates clearly, respectfully, and with influence at all organizational levels.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced, growth-oriented pharmaceutical environment requiring high levels of professionalism, accuracy, and discretion. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and compliance standards.