Dawn Spaulding
About Dawn Spaulding
Dawn Spaulding serves as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Structure Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2023. With a robust background in finance, she previously held key roles at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and other notable companies.
Work at Structure Therapeutics
Dawn Spaulding has been serving as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Structure Therapeutics since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and ensuring effective financial management within the organization. Her expertise in financial planning and analysis supports the company's objectives and enhances decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Prior to her current position, Dawn Spaulding worked at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. for a total of six years. She held the role of Finance Director from 2016 to 2022, where she managed financial operations and strategic planning. Earlier in her tenure at BioMarin, she served as a Senior Finance Manager from 2013 to 2016, contributing to financial analysis and reporting.
Career Background in Finance
Dawn Spaulding has a diverse background in finance, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. She worked as a Finance Business Partner at Autodesk from 2006 to 2009 and as a Financial Analyst at Restoration Hardware from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Firemans Fund Insurance Company from 2000 to 2006, where she developed her foundational skills in financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Spaulding holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UCLA. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategic decision-making, as well as her proficiency in financial planning and analysis.
Skills in Financial Planning and Analysis
Dawn Spaulding specializes in process optimization within financial planning and analysis. She has extensive experience in general and administrative (G&A) functional planning and is skilled in providing reporting deliverables to executive leadership teams. Her expertise also includes cross-functional communication and team development, enhancing collaboration within financial operations.