Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global, midsize CRO focused on innovative approaches to improve lives. The Associate Director, Global FP&A will support complex financial planning and reporting, ensuring data-driven decision-making and alignment with the organization's financial goals.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with Finance leadership and the broader finance and accounting team to produce high quality, Monthly Board reports including the development of reporting processes
• Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and analysis of company financial results
• Monthly review of financial statements to ensure accuracy and identify risks and opportunities in a timely manner
• Contribute to the development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and financial strategies that align with the organization's business objectives
• Ensure consistency and application of budgeting and forecasting processes and policies across all functions
• Partner with significant areas of the business, to enable delivery of financial targets through comprehensive financial analysis, trend identification and resource allocation
• Consolidation of global financial results and forecasts including onward presentations to senior finance management
• Provide finance support to Corporate functions which may include: Business Development, People Strategy and Culture, Legal, Finance, IT, and QA
Skills
• BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and Finance experience, preferably within a Pharmaceutical or CRO environment
• Excellent project leadership and consultancy skills in order to function as an effective and respected partner to internal partners at all levels of the organization
• In-depth knowledge of accounting/financial principles and best practices with sophisticated analytical and quantitative skills
• Proven leadership and business acumen with ability to understand complex organizational structures and environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Can identify and implement plans and activities to drive increased profitability
• Lead major FP&A projects and develop plans to deliver initiatives within the business
• Implement change initiatives impacting on finance and non-finance teams
• Strong financial modeling and valuation analysis abilities
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to identify areas of process improvement and implement solutions specifically driving efficiency gains within the business
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
• In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location.
Company Overview
• Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global CRO that provides preclinical and Phase I-IV clinical development services to pharmaceutical industry. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.worldwide.com.