Overview
This role owns forecasting and business performance within the Finance organization. Responsibilities include budget ownership, monthly and full-year forecasting, monthly P&L reviews, variance analysis, KPI and executive reporting, and finance partnering with department and business-unit leaders. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and helps institutionalize a recurring forecast and close-review cadence to drive monthly P&L accountability across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Own the annual budget process and the rolling monthly and full-year forecast.
- Run monthly business review meetings and monthly close-review cadence with clear owners and outputs.
- Lead variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior period; drive corrective action plans to closure.
- Institutionalize variance standards, including explanations and action plans for SG&A variances over the agreed threshold.
- Build executive and Board reporting packages covering performance, risks, opportunities, and actions.
- Partner with department and business-unit leaders to institutionalize P&L ownership and accountability.
- Develop and maintain enterprise KPI reporting and management dashboards.
- Drive forecast accuracy improvement and strengthen the link between operational drivers and financial outcomes.
- Partner with Accounting on the close calendar and with Strategic Finance on capital and scenario planning.
- Support business cases and financial modeling for material investments and strategic initiatives.
- Identify and apply automation and AI-enabled approaches to forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting, continuing progress on automation already initiated.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team and finance business partners.
- Maintain on-time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure SOPs are followed consistently.
- Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned.
Requirements
- BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
- 10+ years of FP&A or corporate finance experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; expert in building executive-grade reporting.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and EPM/planning tools (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar).
- Demonstrated success institutionalizing a forecast and close-review cadence and driving P&L accountability.
- Strong business partnering, influence, and executive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, CFA, or CMA.
- Experience in life sciences, healthcare services, or another complex, multi-business-unit environment.
- Comfort applying automation and AI tools to improve cycle time and forecast accuracy.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time employees can expect:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with the employer contributing toward premium costs
- Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
- Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
- Nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Location
Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Regularly required to talk or hear.
- Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Preference for candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.
- Minimal flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.
- Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.).
Additional Information
- Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards.
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position.
- Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is an equal opportunity employer.