Associate Director - FP&A

Ergomed Group is a rapidly expanding full service mid-sized CRO specialising in Oncology and Rare Disease.

Since its foundation in 1997 the company has grown organically and steadily by making strategic investments and landmark acquisitions, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.
Our company allows for employee visibility (you have a voice!) creative contribution and realistic career development. We have nourished a true international culture here at Ergomed. We value employee experience, well-being and mental health and we acknowledge that a healthy work life balance is a critical factor for employee satisfaction and in turn nurtures an environment from which a high-quality client service can be achieved.

Come and join us in this exciting journey to make a positive impact in patient’s lives.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced professional to join a dynamic global Finance team based across Ireland,
UK, Croatia, USA, and India. The Associate Director – FP&A, will primarily support the Prime Vigilance
division of the Ergomed Group and will focus on strengthening financial planning, forecasting, and
business partnering capabilities. Working closely with the Divisional President, the Head of Group FP&A
and operational stakeholders, the Role will provide high-quality financial insights, support decision making,
and drive improved financial performance. This is a highly analytical and commercially focused
position, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and Finance leadership.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1) Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Develop and maintain robust revenue and cost forecasting models.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear and actionable insights.
• Analyse departmental performance, including gross margins, headcount and realisation metrics.
• Provide financial leadership on client profitability and resource optimisation initiatives.
• Maintain divisional Orderbook (Backlog) and prepare analysis on revenue conversion.
• Provide other ad hoc FP&A support including for business case assessment, group requests strategic initiatives and support for long-range planning and scenario analysis.

2) Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance business partner to Divisional head, Operations teams, Commercial, Legal and other areas of Finance.
• Support project-level financial analysis to drive profitability and decision-making.
• Provide financial input on pricing, contract reviews, and commercial proposals.
• Work closely with stakeholders to improve financial awareness and accountability.
• Assist senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and strategic insights.

3) Month-End & Financial Oversight

• Support and oversee elements of the month-end close process
• Review revenue and cost recognition to ensure alignment with Group accounting policies and GAAP
• Analyse monthly financial performance, including Orderbook and Receivables analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly reporting packs and performance commentary.
• Support audit and compliance activities in coordination with Group Finance.

4) Process Improvement & Scalability

• Identify and implement process improvements across FP&A and reporting activities.
• Support the development of scalable finance processes and tools.
• Drive automation and standardisation of reporting and analytics.
• Contribute to finance transformation and system implementation projects.
• Support integration and performance tracking of newly acquired businesses.

5) Line Management

• Lead, coach, and develop junior team members, setting clear objectives aligned to business priorities.
• Effectively allocate work and manage team capacity to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.
• Identify and address skill gaps, driving continuous improvement across the team.
• Act as a key point of escalation for team issues, providing guidance and resolution.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Clinical Services or Pharma/Biotech, with a strong FP&A and
business partnering background and the ability to translate financial data into meaningful commercial
insights. They will have a solid understanding of monthly close processes, as well as budgeting and
forecasting. As the Company continues to grow and evolve, the successful candidate will be comfortable
implementing new solutions and managing process change. They will be a strong team player and
effective leader, capable of collaborating across functions and managing relationships within a global
organisation. Proven line management experience is desired, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop
junior team members while fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Accounting qualification, 5-10 years PQE
• Proven experience in FP&A, financial modelling, and business partnering
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Commercial mindset with exposure to pricing, contracts, or revenue analysis
• Experience in a global or multi-entity environment preferred
• Prior experience in Clinical Services, CRO, Pharma, or Biotech is advantageous
• Knowledge of IFRS or GAAP statutory accounts
• Experience in managing a team

Additional information

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an equal opportunities workplace and a human-centric environment where people of all cultural backgrounds, genders and ages can contribute and grow.  

To succeed we must work together with a human first approach. Why? Because our people are our greatest strength leading to our continued success on improving the lives of those around us. 

We offer:

• Training and career development opportunities internally
• Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work with colleagues based all over the world, with English as the company language

Our core values are key to how we operate, and if you feel they resonate with you then Ergomed could be a great company to join!

• Quality
• Integrity & Trust
• Drive & Passion
• Agility & Responsiveness
• Belonging
• Collaborative Partnerships

We look forward to welcoming your application.