Director, Business Finance

Role Summary

Director, Business Finance. Pivotal leadership role within the North America (NA) Finance team, deeply embedded in operations and attuned to the fast pace and dynamics of the organization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned finance professional with strong business acumen, deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and a proven track record of driving performance. This role offers high visibility to senior leadership and plays a strategic role in providing decision support for the NA Commercial business. Requires the ability to lead and foster cross-functional relationships while guiding finance teams and Global Business Services through key financial processes, deadlines and deliverables with efficiency and impact. The position will support the full US P&L and will identify and communicate issues and opportunities and provide actionable insights across NA Finance.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Lead the planning processes for US - Last Best Estimates (LBE), Annual Operating Plans (AOP), Long Range Plans (LRP) including the preparation of detailed financial forecasts and variance analysis.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of financial forecasting processes, including communications, timetables, and data requirements.
• Financial Analysis:
  • Strong attention to detail, with an initiative-taking, change management and problem-solving mindset.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct in-depth financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Monitor and control expenses, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines, and identifying areas for cost optimization.
  • Support senior leadership on ad hoc research and analysis for strategic projects.
• Deliverables, Reporting, and Presentation:
  • Drive quarterly close processes and ensure accuracy of actuals.
  • Act as a liaison between corporate finance requirements and local execution.
  • Ability to lead internal calls & meetings, providing agendas, meeting goals, and tracking all deliverables.
  • Prepare and present financial results and insights to leadership teams.
• Team Leadership:
  • Champion continuous improvement in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including systems optimization; serve as a key member of the SAC Task Force.
  • Mentor and collaborate with Global Business Services offshore teams supporting NA Finance ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Technology Integration and Process Improvement:
  • Drive continuous improvement of internal financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting processes including supporting systems.
  • Develop and implement financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Drive automation in the forecasting and reporting processes to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency with technology integration & process automation.

Qualifications

Your experience and qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience: Eight to ten years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Skills: Adept at managing ambiguity and multiple priorities. Operationally involved, market sensitive, & attuned to the urgency, pace & energy of the organization. Enthusiastic and driven with a self-starter attitude.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with ability to process and distill large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.
• Possesses ethics and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity to uncover key business drivers and insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience in evaluating complex business cases.
• Experience with financial planning systems and data extraction tools and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience specifically with SAC, BI, SAP, and AI tools is a plus.