Manager, FP&A - Commercial

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA‑approved treatments for Parkinson's disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid‑to‑late‑stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier‑stage programs that address other underserved patient needs.

At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

Please note that this position can be based in San Diego, CA OR Princeton, NJ. Acadia's hybrid model requires this role to work in our office three days per week on average.

This role will be a key member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, serving as the primary finance business partner to the Commercial organization. The position is responsible for delivering meaningful reporting and analytics and effectively communicating insights across all levels of the organization to drive sound financial decision-making. Key responsibilities include owning and deeply understanding the commercial forecast, preparing periodic financial reporting, leading recurring planning processes, partnering cross‑functionally with Commercial stakeholders, and demonstrating strong proficiency in corporate financial systems.

• Manage Commercial forecasts for assigned brands and functions, including revenue drivers, GTN, managed spend, and headcount, partnering closely with Brand, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Commercial Operations
• Act as a finance business partner to Brand and Commercial stakeholders, providing timely analysis and financial support to inform day‑to‑day and near‑term decision‑making
• Prepare and deliver routine Commercial FP&A reporting, including actuals vs. forecast vs. plan, variance analysis, and commentary on key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Execute recurring Commercial planning processes, including rolling forecasts, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long‑Range Plans (LRP), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand plans
• Develop financial analyses and business cases to support brand initiatives, incremental spend requests, promotional mix decisions, and field force or launch‑related investments
• Partner cross‑functionally and with FP&A peers to consolidate total brand spend across matrixed Medical Affairs and G&A functions, ensuring accurate financial forecasts and reporting
• Monitor commercial spend and vendor activity, identifying risks, savings opportunities, and timing shifts, and communicating impacts to Commercial and Finance leadership
• Collaborate with Accounting and Finance Operations to support accurate accruals, expense recognition, and compliance with company policies
• Utilize corporate financial systems and planning tools to perform forecasting, reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis while supporting ongoing process improvements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. MBA preferred. Targeting 5+ years of experience in a financial planning and analysis role, business partnering or other finance area, ideally with experience in healthcare. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

• Experience working closely with the Commercial organizations
• High level of intellectual curiosity, with ability to work independently and solve complex problems
• Excellent financial analysis skills and ability to translate analyses into sound strategic recommendations
• Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of reliable, detailed and accurate work product
• Ability to work in a results‑oriented, project‑driven, real‑time team environment, prioritize projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and MS Office proficiency
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