Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Technology

Role Summary

The Director, FP&A – Data and Technology leads the end-to-end financial planning for the global data and technology function within a large, complex pharmaceutical organization. Partners with Data, Technology, and Engineering teams to provide financial direction, strategic insights, and investment leadership to enable achievement of short-term and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead all FP&A cycles: Direct and own the end-to-end financial planning processes for the global data and technology function, including the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning.
• Provide strategic decision support: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the data and technology leadership team, influencing key investment decisions and identifying opportunities for value creation across the company.
• Drive financial rigor: Develop innovative solutions and build business cases to evaluate and prioritize strategic investments in data and technology.
• Expert analysis: Drive portfolio management of significant data and technology investments across the company and provide complex financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend forecasting, and provide transparent reporting on risks and opportunities.
• Navigate complex environment: Partner with a wide array of stakeholders across a large and complex global pharmaceutical enterprise, managing global budgets prudently and mitigating financial risks.
• Support tech-centric initiatives: Provide specialized financial partnership to a data and technology organization, supporting critical functions like infrastructure, software development, and data analytics.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Promote and foster a culture of continuous process improvement and communication, adapting to the rapid and developing nature of the technology and pharmaceutical industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive financial management experience with emphasis on financial planning and analysis.
• Proven experience in a large, complex, and highly regulated global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with and supporting a technology organization, including data and technology budgeting, investment, and forecasting highly preferred.

Skills

• Expertise with advanced financial modeling tools, multi-dimensional databases, and ERP systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP).
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in a change-oriented environment with ability to lead and coordinate processes involving complex systems and tight deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; advanced degree or professional certifications (CPA/CFA/MBA) preferred.