Senior Director/Executive Director, FP&A

Your role

• Lead, mentor, and manage the FP&A team across time zones and geographies (US, EU), fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture 
• Provide guidance and development opportunities for team members, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce. 
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in FP&A processes and systems.

• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and Long Range Plan. 
• Partner with functional leaders and department heads to create comprehensive, accurate, and actionable financial forecasts. 
• Ensure financial models and analysis are aligned with business strategy and operational goals. 
• Lead the analysis of variances and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with financial targets. 
• Develop financial models and key metrics to monitor business performance and ensure alignment with long-term growth targets.

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior business leaders, providing financial insights to support key decision-making and ensure financial objectives are met. 
• Collaborate with functional leaders (R&D, Commercial, Operations, etc.) to manage their budgets and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost control. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor in financial matters. 

• Support business case development for new projects, investments, and initiatives, ensuring financial feasibility and alignment with corporate objectives. 
• Provide financial insights into operational and strategic initiatives, including business development initiatives, helping to prioritize investments, cost management, and resource allocation. 
• Lead scenario analysis and financial modeling to assess the impact of business decisions. 

• Leverage commercial launch experience to provide financial oversight and strategic input during product launches. 
• Ensure alignment between the commercial strategy and financial goals, managing budgets and resources effectively throughout the launch process. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate the financial success of commercial launches and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Present financial performance and key insights to senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of financial trends and variances. 
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the executive team, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. 
• Drive the development and enhancement of management reporting, ensuring clarity and strategic insights.

• Ensure adherence to financial controls, accounting standards, and corporate governance policies. 
• Work closely with Chief Accounting Officer and auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (required). 
• MBA or CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced financial qualification (preferred).

• 12+ years of experience in FP&A, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 
• Extensive experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is strongly preferred. 
• Proven track record of success in commercial product launches, with hands-on experience in financial planning and budgeting for product introduction. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at the senior management level. 
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes. 
• Strong track record of successfully partnering with operational and business leaders to achieve financial and business objectives.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management capabilities. 
• Excellent financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills. 
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders. 
• Strong attention to detail is required to ensure the accuracy of financial modeling and reporting. 
• High proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Hyperion, or similar ERP/financial systems). 
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive financial strategy aligned with business goals. 
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think both tactically and long-term.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex financial challenges.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and open to diverse perspectives.

Our offer