Chief Financial Officer

Mantell Associates • Full-time • Massachusetts, United States, US • 1d ago

Mantell Associates is partnered with a rapidly advancing Cell & Gene Therapy company is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial organisation from its Boston headquarters.

This senior executive role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with deep biopharma experience, strong operational acumen, and a track record of steering high-growth life sciences organisations through complex commercial, clinical, and capital cycles.

Chief Financial Officer - Responsibilities:

Provide strategic financial leadership to shape long-term growth, profitability and sustainable value creation across the organisation
Lead all financial functions including accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, compliance, and reporting
Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop financial strategy, assess investment priorities, and inform decisions related to R&D, commercial expansion, partnering, and capital allocation
Drive effective capital management and investor engagement strategies - including fundraising, debt/equity financing, grant management and IPO readiness if applicable
Ensure robust financial governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance with GAAP/IFRS, and readiness for external audits and regulatory reporting
Collaborate with operations, commercial, clinical, and legal teams to align financial planning with business performance and emerging opportunities in cell & gene therapy markets
Lead financial modelling and business case development to support strategic initiatives, value drivers, and enterprise optimisation
Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and cross-functional partnership

Chief Financial Officer - Requirements:

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in the biotech, biopharmaceutical or advanced therapy sectors; CDMO or drug developer experience is a strong advantage
Demonstrated track record as a CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior finance leader with responsibility for strategic financial planning, capital markets engagement, and scaling financial operations
Deep understanding of biopharma financial lifecycle, including R&D investment dynamics, commercial revenue models, reimbursement landscape, and regulatory cost structures
Strong analytical and executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial insight into strategic business decisions
Experience with fundraising, investor relations, and managing board-level financial discussions in high-growth environments
Exceptional people leadership skills with experience building, coaching and empowering finance teams
Based in the Boston area (or willing to relocate) with eligibility to work in the U.S.; hybrid on-site presence expected

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.