Associate Director, Finance Systems & Processes

Associate Director, Finance Systems & Processes

Remote

Iovance Biotherapeutics aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy for people with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the ability of the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors.

We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene‑edited cell therapy, which may be a promising option for patients with cancer.

The Associate Director, Finance Systems & Processes will lead the design, optimization, and governance of Finance systems, data, and end‑to‑end planning processes across the organization. This role is responsible for driving scalable, efficient, and data‑driven planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities in close partnership with Finance leadership, IT, and business stakeholders.

The role sits at the intersection of finance, technology, and process excellence, ensuring FP&A tools and workflows support strategic decision‑making, operational agility, and business growth.

• Own the roadmap, administration, and continuous enhancement of FP&A systems (e.g., planning, forecasting, reporting, analytics platforms).
• Partner with IT and external vendors to implement system enhancements, upgrades, and new capabilities.
• Serve as the finance subject‑matter expert for FP&A systems architecture, data models, and integrations.
• Lead the design and standardization of end‑to‑end Finance processes, including:
  • Annual planning and long‑range planning
  • Forecasting and close‑to‑forecast cycles
  • Management reporting and dashboards
  • Scenario modeling and what‑if analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes, eliminate redundancy, and improve cycle times.

• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across Finance systems and upstream/downstream data sources.
• Enable advanced analytics, self‑service reporting, and management insights through improved tools and processes.
• Partner with finance leaders to translate business requirements into scalable system and data solutions.

• Act as a trusted partner to FP&A team, iCTC Finance and corporate functions.
• Lead user adoption through training, documentation, and change‑management initiatives.
• Align system capabilities with evolving business needs and strategic priorities.

• Establish and maintain controls, documentation, and operating procedures for FP&A systems.
• Collaborate with IT and Internal Audit to ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data security standards.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of FP&A analysts
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• System‑oriented and highly analytical mindset
• Strong stakeholder influence and change‑management capability
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence focus
• Ability to balance near‑term delivery with long‑term platform scalability

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation, or finance systems roles, with at least several years in a leadership capacity.
• Deep knowledge of FP&A processes and financial planning concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with FP&A platforms and reporting tools such as enterprise planning (Net Suite or SAP), forecasting (Adaptive or TM1) or BI solutions.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

• MBA, CPA, or similar advanced credentials.
• Experience leading finance transformation or system implementation initiatives.
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, automation, or data…