Overview:
The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for leading the company's financial planning and analysis function. This includes developing and managing the company's annual operating budget, forecasting future financial performance, supporting M&A initiatives, preparing board of directors and institutional investor materials, providing analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, and working collaboratively with the company's accounting and business systems teams. The Sr. Director FP&A will also work closely with other senior leaders to ensure that the company's financial goals are aligned with its overall business strategy.
Who will love this job
* A problem-solver who can collect, analyze, and interpret financial data. Someone who is analytical and will be able to identify and solve financial problems, which is essential for this role.
* A trusted advisor and leader who sets a high bar, develops and grows his/her team to perform today and tomorrow, and liaises effectively with internal and external business partners and customers.
* A collaborator who recognizes the value of working with key stakeholders across the organization, developing the go-to market messaging that positions DrFirst competitively to accelerate winning market share and profitability.
* A strategic operationalist who can think strategically about the company's financial future. People who are strategic thinkers will be able to develop plans that will help the company achieve its financial goals.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities fall into four areas: Leadership, Program execution, Operations, and Analysis
Leadership
* You will work with the CFO and other senior leaders to develop the vision and strategy for the FP&A function. This will involve identifying the key goals and objectives for the function, as well as developing plans to achieve those goals.
* You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team of FP&A professionals. This will involve evaluating candidates and hiring top talent, as well as providing training and development opportunities.
* You will be responsible for driving alignment between financial planning and analysis and the business. This will involve working with business leaders to understand their needs and ensuring that the FP&A function is providing the information and insights they need to make informed decisions.
* You will be responsible for managing risk and uncertainty in the financial planning process. This will involve developing scenarios and models to assess the impact of different events on the company's financial performance.
Program Execution
* Ensure that all SOWs are developed within achievable delivery parameters, with all aspects from requirements definitions through reporting and delivery accounted for.
* Work closely with partners and core business teams to educate, coordinate, and internally partner to drive strategic relationships.
Operations
* Overseeing the development and execution of the company's financial planning and budgeting process: This includes working with business leaders to gather input, developing financial models, and tracking actual results against the budget.
* Providing analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making: This includes identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and developing scenarios to assess the impact of different decisions.
* Managing financial risk: This includes developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures, and monitoring company's exposure to risk.
* Overseeing the management reporting process: This includes ensuring that financial statements are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations.
* Providing guidance and support to the FP&A team: This includes setting goals, providing training and development opportunities, and resolving problems.
Analysis
* Collecting and analyzing financial data: This involves gathering data from a variety of sources, such as accounting systems, financial statements, and market research.
* Developing financial models: This involves using financial data to create models that can be used to forecast future financial performance.
* Identifying trends and patterns: This involves analyzing financial data to identify trends and patterns that can be used to make predictions about the future.
* Providing insights and recommendations: This involves using financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior leaders on a variety of topics, such as budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
* Communicating financial information effectively: This involves presenting financial information in a clear and concise way that is easy to understand by a variety of audiences.
Qualifications:
* MBA or Master's degree in finance; a solid grasp of accounting skills is a significant plus.
* Healthcare industry experience is a significant plus.
* Knowledge of NetSuite and Adaptive Planning.
* 15+ years of experience, with majority spent leading financial planning and analysis functions and teams
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proven ability to lead and motivate others.
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