Associate Director, Global FP&A
We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
The Finance Team supports a wide array of business teams in overseeing and enhancing the financial landscape. The finance team provides a comprehensive approach to financial management, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative relationships across various departments.
The Associate Director, Global FP&A, will support complex financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities. This position also develops and communicates financial insights and measures of success, and ensures data-driven decision-making. This includes responsibility for regular and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, measurement scorecards, identifying and mitigating risks to achieve the organization's short and long-term financial goals and strategic priorities.
Responsibilities include :
- Work closely with Finance leadership and the broader finance and accounting team to produce high-quality, Monthly Board reports, including the development of reporting processes.
- Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of company financial results.
- Monthly review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and identify risks and opportunities promptly.
- Contribute to the development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and financial strategies that align with the organization's business objectives.
- Ensure consistency and application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across all functions.
- Partner with significant areas of the business to enable delivery of financial targets through comprehensive financial analysis, trend identification, and resource allocation.
- Consolidation of global financial results and forecasts, including onward presentations to senior finance management.
- Provide finance support to Corporate functions, which may include : Business Development, People Strategy and Culture, Legal, Finance, IT, and QA.
What you will bring to the role includes :
Excellent project leadership and consultancy skills in order to function as an effective and respected partner to internal partners at all levels of the organization.In-depth knowledge of accounting / financial principles and best practices with sophisticated analytical and quantitative skills.Proven leadership and business acumen with the ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments.Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Can identify and implement plans and activities to drive increased profitability.Lead major FP&A projects and develop plans to deliver initiatives within the business.Implement change initiatives impacting on finance and non-finance teams.Your experience includes :
BA / BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.MBA or advanced degree preferred.10+ years of progressive accounting and Finance experience, preferably within a Pharmaceutical or CRO environment.Strong financial modeling and valuation analysis abilities.Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Desire to identify areas of process improvement and implement solutions specifically driving efficiency gains within the business.Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity.