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Putnam · 2 weeks ago

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Putnam Associates LLC is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner in the life sciences industry. The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions while providing strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans for the P&L

Analyze financial performance and variances against budget, forecast, and prior year results

Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management, and external stakeholders

Provide financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support for strategic initiatives, investments, and business opportunities

Lead for all required Group Inizio EPM data loads to ensure timely and accurate submissions

Primary POC for Inizio level KPI, Dashboards and reporting requirements to ensure alignment on definitions, data and stakeholder exp

Responsible for headcount planning and comparing to forecasted headcount by maintaining active FTE, accepted positions, attrition estimates, tracking potential promotions and cost center reporting

Establish and maintain effective Oracle EPM procedures aligned to Group Policies

Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the function

Perform ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required

Qualification

Financial planningFinancial modelingLeadership experienceAccounting principlesMicrosoft ExcelFinancial reportingCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or related roles; at least 5 years of leadership experience

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations

Advanced skills in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial software and systems such as Financial Force and Oracle

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality

Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated leadership, management, and coaching skills

Benefits

401k

Paid time off

Health benefits

And more!

Company

Putnam

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Putnam, an Inizio Advisory company, is a leading scientific and strategic consulting partner that helps the global life science community make confident, impactful decisions and develop bespoke solutions that support bringing life-changing innovations to clinicians and patients.

Founded in 1988

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees