Sr Manager, Financial Planning
About the job
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Manager, Financial Planning based in the United States.
This is a strategic finance leadership opportunity for an experienced FP&A professional passionate about driving business performance through data-driven insights and financial partnership. The role sits at the intersection of finance, manufacturing operations, quality functions, and executive decision-making, providing high visibility across the organization. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, leading forecasting and long-term planning activities, and supporting critical initiatives such as investment evaluations and M&A projects. The position offers exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence major business decisions in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Ideal candidates are analytical, collaborative, and comfortable challenging assumptions to improve outcomes and create long-term value.
\n- Serve as a strategic Finance Business Partner for Manufacturing & Services and Quality, Ethics & Compliance functions, providing financial guidance and actionable insights.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial reporting processes while identifying risks, opportunities, and key business drivers.
- Develop financial models, cost-benefit analyses, and scenario planning to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Deliver meaningful analytics and presentations to senior leadership, translating complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve financial processes, systems, and data reliability across the organization.
- Support contract negotiations, customer and supplier agreements, and other commercial initiatives through financial analysis and strategic input.
- Contribute to mergers and acquisitions activities, including financial modeling, due diligence, integration planning, and long-term value assessment.
- Collaborate closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure alignment on operational transactions, accounting matters, and financial performance objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field required; MBA or other advanced business degree strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related analytical finance roles.
- Previous experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries is considered an advantage.
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
- Experience with product costing methodologies and working in complex matrix organizations is beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and monitor KPIs, leverage best practices, and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking capabilities with strong business acumen.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior executives.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with strong skills in financial reporting and executive presentations.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment and effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Benefits
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from $155,500 to $188,200, depending on experience, skills, location, and internal equity considerations.
- Potential eligibility for additional compensation programs, including annual bonuses, merit increases, and long-term incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive healthcare and benefits package, including medical, wellness, and retirement-related programs.
- Remote work opportunity with flexibility to collaborate across multiple business functions and locations.
- Exposure to high-impact strategic initiatives, executive leadership, and cross-functional projects.
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on professional growth and continuous development.
- Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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