Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering

Overview

The organization is seeking an Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering to shape enterprise-wide financial strategy and drive business performance across a global organization.

This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in US, with collaboration across multiple time zones. Travel details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership and the Board to develop financial strategies that support enterprise growth and value creation.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles, and long-range strategic planning initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders by providing financial guidance, investment analysis, workforce planning, and strategic decision support.
• Deliver executive and Board-level reporting highlighting business performance, key risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Drive initiatives focused on EBITDA growth, cash flow optimization, and enterprise performance improvement.
• Lead the global Finance Business Partner organization supporting corporate functions including Commercial, PSC, Finance, IT, Quality & Compliance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, and Corporate Development.
• Develop and standardize KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, governance practices, and scenario planning models to improve decision-making.
• Evaluate acquisitions, enterprise investments, capital allocation priorities, and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global FP&A and Finance Business Partner team while supporting finance transformation and M&A integration activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience leading global FP&A and/or Finance Business Partner organizations.
• 8+ years of experience leading finance teams in complex global environments.
• Experience within a CRO, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare services organization.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, enterprise growth initiatives, and executive-level business partnering.
• Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership teams, Boards of Directors, and private equity sponsors; experience in a leveraged private equity-backed company strongly preferred.
• Advanced expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, business analytics, and performance management.
• Proficiency in English, with exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• United States of America: $170,000.00 - $338,000.00 annually
• The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it is not a guarantee of exact salary.
• Final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity.
• Base salary plus a competitive benefits package depending on location.
• Pay equity and transparency; compliance with all applicable labor laws.

Location

• Remote (US-based candidates only)
• Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Travel details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and prioritizes attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment.