Director FP&A

We are seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership and the broader commercial organization. This individual will play a critical role in driving financial performance, improving visibility into business results, and supporting strategic decision-making across a growing pharmaceutical organization.

Client Details

Pharmaceutical company

Description

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning, including revenue, expenses, gross margin, and profitability.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance, product launches, pricing changes, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare executive reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and presentations that clearly communicate financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Commercial, Sales, Pricing, and Account Management teams on product/customer profitability, pricing, gross-to-net analysis, and margin improvement.
• Monitor revenue, EBITDA, gross margin, working capital, and overall P&L performance against budget and forecast.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner across Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Development, R&D, Regulatory, HR, Legal, and other key functions.
• Support strategic initiatives including portfolio expansion, cost reduction, product launches, and integration activities.
• Improve financial models, reporting, forecasting, and systems through enhanced processes, automation, and technology.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team while establishing clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or a related finance function.
• Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly complex industry experience strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years of people management or team leadership experience, including responsibility for coaching, development, performance management, and accountability.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial organizations and senior executive leadership.
• Experience analyzing revenue, pricing, gross margin, product profitability, and working capital.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory, and the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills required.
• Experience with PowerPoint, SAP, Hyperion, and financial reporting/ERP systems preferred.
• Experience developing dashboards and utilizing data visualization tools.
• Strong written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.

Job Offer

• Hybrid work schedule - only 2 days per week in the office
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership

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