Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

Position: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Department: Finance
Location: Remote-US

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead finance partner to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Operations leadership team, providing strategic guidance on financial performance, investment decisions, business initiatives, and resource allocation to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Lead the annual operating plan, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting processes across all COO-supported functions, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and financial objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to enable informed decision-making, prudent risk assessment, and effective investment prioritization.
• Partner with Quality, Research & Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Facilities leaders to evaluate performance, address emerging risks, capitalize on opportunities, and support execution of critical initiatives.
• Provide timely, actionable financial reporting, including insight into trends, variances, operational drivers, and recommended actions to enhance business performance.
• Support financial accountability and disciplined resource management while advancing company objectives related to profitability, cash flow optimization, and inventory efficiency.
• Evaluate and support product development investments, operational initiatives, manufacturing capacity planning, supply chain strategies, and capital expenditures that contribute to long-term business success and customer outcomes.
• Lead analyses of productivity initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, operational efficiency programs, and margin improvement efforts to deliver measurable value.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, transparency of results, and a shared understanding of business performance.
• Collaborate across functions to support strategic initiatives, business transformation efforts, and organizational priorities, building relationships that enable effective execution.
• Establish and enhance KPI reporting frameworks to provide meaningful operational and financial insights and support data-driven leadership decisions.
• Support Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and investor-related financial analyses with high-quality insights, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Champion continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting capabilities, financial systems, and data analytics to increase efficiency, scalability, and business impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor while demonstrating flexibility, ownership, and commitment to team and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required.
• MBA, Master’s degree, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Experience

• Twelve or more years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in FP&A, business partnering, and operational finance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, R&D, or operational organizations.
• Experience within medical device, healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Proven success influencing executive leaders and driving financial accountability.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and investment analysis expertise.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, business intelligence/planning tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience presenting recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills/Competencies

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Links business strategy with financial outcomes and enterprise value creation.
• Business Partnership: Builds trusted relationships and effectively challenges, influences, and supports leadership decisions.
• Analytical Excellence: Applies rigorous financial and operational analysis to solve complex business problems.
• Operational Acumen: Understands manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, product development, and regulated operations (understanding of manufacturing finance a must).
• Executive Communication: Presents complex financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences; helps with development and creation of Board and leadership communication materials.
• Continuous Improvement: Streamlines processes, improves reporting, and enhances data-driven decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $200,000-$230,000/year
• Discretionary bonus
• Equity participation as approved by Board of Directors (4-year vesting schedule)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and flexible time off that is available for Exempt employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible work arrangements, such as hybrid or remote work for many positions
• Employee wellness initiatives, mental health resources, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee recognition programs and awards
• Commuter benefits or transportation stipends

Location

Remote-US

Equal Opportunity

This organization is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, the organization is committed to taking affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.