Job Description:
The Director, FP&A role is expected to lead a team within a high performing organization working collaboratively with the business and finance leaders in to assist with collaborating on driving profitable growth in Americas, Europe, and Asia.
This role requires the ability to prepare and review complex financial systems and processes to provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis to drive improvement and streamlining to help drive results. This role is directly responsible for evaluating all elements of the forecasting process for which supports the business. The role requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative while directly leading a finance professional and working cross-functionally to align data and action to support Veristat’s growth.
The Director is expected to establish him/herself as a “collaborative copilot/ advisor” within the business and finance leadership by supporting and coordinating the financial management reporting process, driving applicable transformation as well as accelerating margin improvement. The Director must be able to balance the financial needs of the business leadership with the financial and fiduciary needs of Veristat. As a result, the role should have a deep understanding of the efficiencies and growth and profitability drivers across the business and be able to translate them into operational actions while guiding business partners and working collaboratively to attain operational KPIs positively impacting the international business top line growth, efficiency, and margin performance. The role will also require the Director to correlate the operational outcomes into financial impact.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred.
- 10 years of progressive finance experience with strong analytical, leadership and partnering track record required, with a minimum of 5 years of management experience.
- Clinical background and related experience preferred.
- Ability to listen, interpret, influence, challenge, build relationships, collaborate, resolve conflict, crisp presentation and discussion facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation in a matrix structure.
- Ability to influence, motivate others and lead change with an organization across cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to think “big picture” and strategically leverage expertise, to serve as a consultant and business partner with internal and external customers.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current financial and accounting computer applications required; prior FinancialForce experience a plus.
- Experience in Enterprise Performance Management software (e.g. Adaptive Planning) and NetSuite preferred.
- Entrepreneurial demeanor with demonstrated ability to partner with leadership in driving top line opportunities.
- Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent
- Advanced degree (MBA or CPA)
- 10 years of progressive finance experience with strong analytical, leadership and partnering track record, with a minimum of 5 years of management experience
- Clinical background and related experience
- Ability to listen, interpret, influence, build relationships, collaborate, resolve conflict, and facilitate presentations and discussions in a matrix structure
- Ability to influence, motivate others and lead change across cultures
- Demonstrated strategic, big-picture thinking to serve as a consultant and business partner
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current financial and accounting computer applications
- Prior FinancialForce experience
- Experience in Enterprise Performance Management software (e.g., Adaptive Planning) and NetSuite
- Entrepreneurial demeanor and ability to partner with leadership to drive top-line opportunities
- Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills
What We Do
Veristat is the science-first full-service drug and biologic CRO and consultancy that integrates strategic planning, regulatory expertise, and clinical trial execution to rapidly advance the most complex or novel therapies. At Veristat, we collaborate with clients to support the rapid delivery of life-changing therapies, helping them make sound decisions amidst uncertainties. Our scientific experts design and conduct the global activities required for any clinical, regulatory, or commercialization program comprehensively and efficiently. With our focus on novel drug development and nearly 30 years of experience, our versatile approach and bold scientific thinking make the impossible possible. Depend on our game-changing expertise and reliable execution for fast results and positive impact to support your biologics and drugs to treat rare cancers, CNS/Neurological disorders, Endocrine/metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases. We are…Bold. Scientific. Versatile. Veristat. - Veristat has recently been made aware that unknown third parties that have no connection to Veristat are generating fake Veristat job postings, interviews, and even fake employment offers via emails, websites, and various social media platforms, seemingly for the purpose of fraudulently obtaining personal information from legitimate job candidates. All legitimate correspondence from Veristat will originate from our applicant tracking system (Jobvite) or an @veristat.com email address. If you have received outreach from someone claiming to be a member of our team please search our official LinkedIn company page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/veristat-llc), where all members of our authorized recruiting team can be identified, or contact us directly at [email protected]. Be vigilant
