Medidata Solutions ยท 2 weeks ago
Sr. Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)(New York City)
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$184K/yr - $246K/yr
15+ years expMedidata Solutions is a leader in powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions for clinical trials. The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will guide financial strategies, oversee budgeting processes, and collaborate with leadership to drive operational initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Guide team to align financial planning with the overall business strategy and objectives to respective areas
Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth
Oversee the development and execution of the company's annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring robust financial models and insightful scenario analysis
Present comprehensive financial performance updates, strategic insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team
Influence the team of trusted financial advisors and strategic business partners to executive leadership across various business units, providing critical financial guidance and influencing strategic decision-making on key business initiatives
Direct the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization, working collaboratively with business leaders to establish targets, track performance, and drive accountability
Lead the development of sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other significant financial initiatives
Identify and proactively analyze emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these insights into actionable financial strategies and recommendations
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Lead and sponsor strategic financial projects and initiatives that support the company's growth and profitability objectives
Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide financial policies and procedures
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and best practices in financial planning and analysis, and proactively share knowledge and insights across the organization
Participate actively in strategic planning discussions at the executive level, providing critical financial perspectives and insights to shape the company's long-term direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
MBA or relevant advanced degree is required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant leadership experience managing and developing teams of managers and analysts
Proven track record of developing, managing, and leading a team
Proven track record of providing strategic financial leadership and influencing executive-level decision-making
Deep understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles, with experience in a complex, global organization
Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to develop sophisticated and dynamic models for various strategic scenarios
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences
Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and executive presentation skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to all levels of the organization, including the executive team
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the executive level
Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives simultaneously
Benefits
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible paid time off
10 paid holidays per year
Company
Medidata Solutions
Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
TFS Trial Form Support
2023-11-06Post Ipo Equity
2020-07-01Post Ipo Equity
2019-06-12Acquired
Leadership Team
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Linda Magrath
Senior Vice President
Paul Chang
Senior Vice President, Design and Experience
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