Director, Finance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Finance based in the United States.

The Director, Finance will provide strategic financial leadership across a complex, technology-enabled organization supporting high-impact work in the life sciences and clinical research sector. This role will lead FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and broader financial planning activities. You will act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. The position combines hands-on financial leadership with responsibility for strengthening processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency. You will also contribute to corporate initiatives including M&A, capital planning, profitability analysis, and long-range business strategy. As a people leader, you will develop a high-performing finance team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-level decisions while helping a global organization achieve sustainable growth and financial transparency.

Accountabilities:: Financial planning and analysis: Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range financial planning, and budget-to-actual reviews across the organization.

Executive reporting: Develop comprehensive financial reporting, trend analyses, performance packages, and executive-level presentations that highlight key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.

Financial modeling: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess profitability, operational performance, investments, business scenarios, and strategic opportunities.

Performance management: Monitor key performance indicators, analyze material variances between actual and forecast results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve financial and operational performance.

Strategic partnership: Partner with segment presidents, vice presidents, and senior business leaders to evaluate performance, support strategic initiatives, and guide financial decision-making.

Executive and Board support: Prepare financial materials and analysis for executive leadership, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors presentations.

Corporate finance: Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial analysis, integration, reporting, forecasting, and related strategic initiatives.

Profitability and cost management: Develop cost and profitability models across business units, departments, and products, helping leadership understand financial performance and investment priorities.

Capital planning: Support capital expenditure forecasting and reporting, including investments associated with software development and technology initiatives.

Financial governance: Assist with the development and implementation of financial policies, controls, procedures, and processes that improve transparency, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Audit partnership: Serve as a liaison with internal and external audit teams and support the preparation of required financial information and documentation.

Leadership and development: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop finance professionals while setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career development.

Talent management: Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training activities to build and maintain a strong finance organization.

Continuous improvement: Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, analytical rigor, process improvement, and effective business partnership.

Ad hoc analysis: Provide timely financial and operational analysis to support emerging business priorities and senior leadership decisions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline required.

Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or related finance leadership positions.

People leadership: 10+ years of experience managing, developing, and mentoring finance teams and direct reports.

FP&A expertise: Strong experience across forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, variance analysis, financial modeling, and performance reporting.

Executive partnership: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior executives and business leaders and translate complex financial information into clear recommendations.

Communication: Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently communicate financial results and strategic insights to executive audiences.

Technical proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial reporting and analysis tools.

Analytical ability: Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage complex datasets and identify meaningful business trends.

Prioritization: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

M&A: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, financial integration, and post-acquisition planning is preferred.

Technology finance: Experience supporting software development organizations, technology-enabled businesses, software licensing models, or capitalized software accounting is a plus.

Global finance: Familiarity with foreign currency accounting and multinational financial operations is beneficial.

Industry experience: Experience in healthcare, clinical research, technology, life sciences, or another regulated industry is preferred.

Regulatory knowledge: Working knowledge of FDA regulations is a plus.

Credentials: CPA certification and/or an MBA or equivalent advanced business degree is preferred.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

Flexible and paid time off.

Remote and hybrid work options.

Tuition reimbursement.

Employee assistance and wellness programs.

Life insurance and disability insurance programs.

Opportunity to work in a global, technology-driven environment supporting innovation in clinical research and life sciences.

Exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-level strategic initiatives.

Opportunities to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, collaboration, and professional growth.

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