Vice President FP&A (Pharma Services)

TL;DR

Vice President FP&A (Pharma Services): Lead financial strategy, planning, and analysis activities, providing senior management with financial insights and projections for strategic decision-making with an accent on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. Focus on optimizing reporting processes, developing models for growth investments, and acting as strategic advisor to CFO and executives.

Bethesda, MD, USA

$225,000 - $275,000 USD

Company

Global pharma services organization approaching $1B revenue and 3,000+ employees.

What you will do

• Lead and scale FP&A function, partnering with CFO on earnings prep and board materials.
• Influence company-wide decisions as trusted advisor, translating insights into growth initiatives.
• Optimize budget, forecast processes, and financial modeling for organic investments.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting packages for executives and board.
• Champion continuous improvement, modernize tools with IT, and lead high-performing FP&A team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
• 15+ years relevant experience in complex global organizations ($1B revenue, 3,000+ employees).
• Proven financial modeling expertise, analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial planning software, ERP systems; strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).
• Excellent communication to convey complex insights to all levels including board.
• Ability to work in complex multi-service international company and champion change.

Nice to have

• Pharma services experience.
• CPA, CFA, MBA or Masters of Finance.
• Experience with senior executives, investors, multiple business models.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance, retirement savings, life/disability insurance.
• Parental leave, paid time off for sick leave and vacation.
• Collaborative, results-driven culture with training and development opportunities.