Director, Finance Planning & Analysis

Job Description

The Director, FP&A role is expected to lead a team within a high performing organization working collaboratively with the business and finance leaders in to assist with collaborating on driving profitable growth in Americas, Europe, and Asia. This role requires the ability to prepare and review complex financial systems and processes to provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis to drive improvement and streamlining to help drive results. This role is directly responsible for evaluating all elements of the forecasting process for which supports the business.

The role requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative while directly leading a finance professional and working cross-functionally to align data and action to support Veristat’s growth. The Director is expected to establish him/herself as a “collaborative copilot/ advisor” within the business and finance leadership by supporting and coordinating the financial management reporting process, driving applicable transformation as well as accelerating margin improvement. The Director must be able to balance the financial needs of the business leadership with the financial and fiduciary needs of Veristat.

As a result, the role should have a deep understanding of the efficiencies and growth and profitability drivers across the business and be able to translate them into operational actions while guiding business partners and working collaboratively to attain operational KPIs positively impacting the international business top line growth, efficiency, and margin performance. The role will also require the Director to correlate the operational outcomes into financial impact.

Make an Impact at Veristat! Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
• 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
• 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
• Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams

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What we offer

The estimated hiring range for this role is $191K-210K plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

Benefits vary by location and may include:

• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

What we look for

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent required. Advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred. 10 years of progressive finance experience with strong analytical, leadership and partnering track record required, with a minimum of 5 years of management experience. Clinical background and related experience preferred.

• Ability to listen, interpret, influence, challenge, build relationships, collaborate, resolve conflict, crisp presentation and discussion facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation in a matrix structure.
• Ability to influence, motivate others and lead change with an organization across cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to think “big picture” and strategically leverage expertise, to serve as a consultant and business partner with internal and external customers.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current financial and accounting computer applications required; prior FinancialForce experience a plus.
• Experience in Enterprise Performance Management software (e.g. Adaptive Planning) and NetSuite preferred.
• Entrepreneurial demeanor with demonstrated ability to partner with leadership in driving top line opportunities.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.

Automated Decision Making

All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Veristat is proud to provide exceptional services to our clients, assisting in the successful development of innovations that improve and save lives.

We are equally proud to recruit, develop and retain the best and the brightest talent across a variety of business functions to make that happen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength and creativity that diversity brings to our workplace.

Veristat provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment (i.e., transgender status), marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including color, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, physical appearance, veteran status, source of location, source of income, arrest or conviction record or any other category protected under characteristics considered unlawful in any circumstances of employment offers and practices.

Reasonable Accommodations

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