Job Title
Head of Financial Planning & AnalysisRequisition
JR000015490 Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Open)Location
Bridgewater, NJAdditional Locations
Job Description Summary
Job Description
The Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a key stakeholder and thought leader in driving, defining and executing the company’s financial planning strategy and supporting strategic investment decisions. This role will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensuring alignment of corporate goals with the company’s financial plan. The Head of FP&A will be responsible for overseeing a financial planning organization that has a comprehensive understanding of all key business drivers and financial models that enable the team to deliver insightful, value-added analysis across the company, including consolidated as well as business unit analyses.
This role will provide financial, analytical, and business support to the CFO, executive leadership, and functional heads. It will define relevant financial and operational reporting metrics and deliver value-added financial analysis to enable insightful and accurate decision-making. As the principal financial advisor to each business function’s executive committee member, it will also help drive the development of long-range strategic plans and annual budgets.
The Head of FP&A will provide direct support for investor relations, including earnings call preparation and discussions with investors. It will also prepare and present to executive management and potentially the board, as appropriate. This is a highly visible position within the company with the potential to have tremendous impact on driving profitable growth and enhanced operating results.
Responsibilities:
Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes as well as all company’s monthly management reporting requirements, including sales performance and P&L commentary.
Ensure financial processes align with corporate governance and compliance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into financial and operational targets.
Through strategic analysis and planning maintain the corporate financial model and keep updated with latest actual and plan information
Serve as a strategic partner on the finance management team.
Actively lead and participate in the planning, reviewing, approving, implementing and evaluating business unit strategies and objectives.
Work collaboratively with key business leaders to assist with the development of sound business plans to ensure financial success within their operational scope.
Consult with the business leaders in evaluating the financial impact of strategic business decisions through financial analysis and interpretation.
Act as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing analytical support for investments, pricing, and resource allocation.
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for major initiatives, including new products, markets, and capital projects.
Oversee monthly and quarterly management reporting, analyzing results, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Deliver actionable insights to improve profitability, cash flow, and cost management.
Help define the target profile of business opportunities that would help the Company achieve its desired financial profile
Lead the financial assessment of potential Business Development and Licensing deals (also known as BD).
Assess financial implications and financial effects of potential BD activities.
Support quarterly external reporting, including earnings releases and earnings call support information.
Review performance, monitor financial parameters and understand the operational implications of the financial results and levers to optimize top and bottom-line business results.
Conduct complex financial analyses resulting in creative insights, implications, and recommendations about current and future financial trends and areas for improvement, focus or investment.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions and growth initiatives.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of financial reports for executive leadership and the Board.
Lead the development and continuous update of the applicable business segments medium to long-range financial plans that consider the current operating budget, projected trends in operating results, and the impact of the planned and executed business decisions and strategy.
Prepare financial presentations for the Management Teams, Executive Leadership and Board of Directors.
Work with senior management to evaluate and prioritize capital projects.
Attract, lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish best-in-class tools, systems, and processes for financial planning and analysis.
Champion digital transformation and data analytics capabilities within Finance.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/CPA preferred.
15+ years of progressive FP&A or relevant finance experience.
Prior pharmaceutical/biotech experience is required.
Experience successfully implementing and enhancing financial planning processes in a global organization.
Must have leadership experience managing a technical staff of individual contributors and managers.
Demonstrated strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of Microsoft office software is required.
Knowledge of Hyperion & SAP is desired.
Solid understanding of business dynamics.
Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrates a strategic mindset with attention to operational detail.
Serves as a collaborative partner who drives alignment across functions.
Possesses strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics.
Influences and communicates effectively with senior executives, various finance groups, and functional leaders.
Exhibits strong financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
Simplifies complex information and communicates analytical results effectively and with impact.
Interprets and communicates factual data and associated risk.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment across multiple functions in the organization.
High level of integrity, discretion, and judgment.
Physical Requirements:
General office environment
Travel and working across time-zones required.
Our company offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Benefits & Well-Being
The expected base pay range for this position is $330K - $430K. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.