Vice President of Finance, Cellares
$200-300k
+ stock options
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
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Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-300k
+ stock options
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- Top candidates will be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and able to collaboratively drive solutions to complex problems
- Candidates should enjoy working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and be prepared to tackle a broad selection of challenges as the company grows
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- 10+ years of relevant demonstrated financial and leadership experience
- Experience in planning tools such as Planful or Anaplan
- Extensive experience with SAP or other relevant ERP solutions
- Extensive experience with analysis tools and databases such as SQL, Power BI, Snowflake and Tableau
- Highly organized with a meticulous attention to detail and the willingness to be in a hands-on position
- Deep understanding of industry financials
- Proven track record of financial leadership in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners
What the job involves
- We’re seeking a dynamic, influential, and highly motivated VP, Finance with extensive FP&A, accounting and business partnering experience with a track record of success, who will contribute significantly in driving our organization forward to achieve our ambitious goals
- The primary focus of this position will be to lead the company’s operational and financial planning cycles, regular internal and board reporting and external benchmarking processes, as well as serve as a trusted and influential partner to each of Cellares’ department heads on forecasting, budgeting, analysis and decision support
- This is a hands-on role with a scaling early stage company and the ability to drive the performance of the organization through financial insights and foresights is critical to our success
- Work collaboratively with company leadership and key stakeholders across the company on the formulation and execution of the company operating plan and all detailed modeling and forecasting activities to drive successful execution of the operating plan
- Manage all aspects of FP&A such as forecasting, monthly budget vs. actual, and analysis
- Provide insights into key opportunities and profitability for potential projects to ensure each is financially viable and aligns with the company’s strategic goals
- Model, analyze and track the financial projections (cash and GAAP) and performance of individual company projects as needed
- Lead internal cash flow analysis activities including the preparation of monthly reports for Executive Leadership. Identify risks, performance variances and scenario alternatives as part of the analysis activities
- Support the creation of business and financial presentations (e.g., board decks, Quarterly Business Reports, etc.)
- Coordinate and address financial and information requests from Company investors at the direction of the CFO and in partnership with the VP, Corporate Controller
- As part of the Company’s annual audit process, prepare supporting and supplemental information as requested by the Company’s auditors as it relates to forward looking projections
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $355M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
May 2021
$82m
SERIES B
Total funding: $355m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company values
- Integrity: We honor commitments, communicate openly, and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
- Innovation: We create novel solutions to high-value problems
- Growth Mindset: We value curiosity, the willingness to learn, and the courage to grow beyond ourselves while emrbacing change
- Collaboration: We work as one team, encourage vulnerability & diverse perspectives, and treat each otherwith authenticity & respect
- Passion: We are dedicated to doing meaningful work, achieving exceptional results, and having fun along the journey
- Quality: We are committed to world class Quality in everything we do and build a culture that promotes transparency, ownership, and regulatory compliance based on our customers' needs
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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