Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

US Remote or Hybrid for those who are in commuting distance of our corporate HQ in Rockville, MD

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

As the Director of FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in the operations of our financial planning & analysis department, ensuring that timely, accurate, and actionable information drives our strategic decision-making processes.

• Working in close partnership with internal leadership team, you will create new views into the business to help assist with the course for our financial future.
• Will have direct interaction with deal team from Private Equity sponsor.
• Prepare and improve monthly financial reporting packages.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations for process improvement.
• Support the accounting month-end close process to include applicable analysis.
• Work across other functional areas to develop and monitor KPIs and progress.
• Assist with the development of the annual operating plan and quarterly re-forecasting process of all financial metrics.
• Supervise the creation of reports and tools for budgeting and forecasting and drive automation.
• Financial analysis and business cases to include recommendations.
• Assist with 13-week cash forecasting process and longer-term 52-week cash outlook.
• Coordinate liquidity for working capital needs to include cash needs in a proactive manner.
• Manage debt obligations, interest payments and engage with lenders.
• Ad-hoc requests and reporting.

Vision and Strategy

• Sets objectives and key results for defined group or function in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Communicates and implements strategy at the operational level in defined group or function.

Team Building

• Leads and builds effective teams across broad groups or functions within the organization.
• Fosters collaborative relationships across broad groups or functions to ensure an integrated approach to providing services.
• Sets and holds Direct Reports accountable for achieving their objectives.
• Mentors the next generation of leaders.
• Leads change consistent with company objectives.

Problem Solving

• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with business judgment.

Oversight

• Oversight of a broad group or function of the organization with responsibilities for successful operations and to deliver service or expertise internally or externally.

Metrics

• Collects, analyzes and provides financial metrics and reporting packages.

Culture

• Setting the cultural tone for broad groups or functions in alignment with Emmes values and providing inspirational leadership through example rather than decree.
• Exemplifies Emmes values in all actions and behavior.

Credibility and Integrity

• Developing executive presence and the ability to establish credibility with employees and business partners, the ability to build consensus and achieve goals through influence versus direct line authority.
• Impeccable integrity as a leader and quickly seen as a role-model for leadership.

Continuous Improvement/Change Management

• Promptly takes the required corrective action when necessary.
• Continually assesses the operational effectiveness of structures in place to deliver service, reevaluate approaches, and introduce innovations to change paradigms that are ineffective or outdated.
• Brings new ideas and innovative solutions where practical to drive efficiency, enhanced quality and differentiating value.
• Passion for improving human health.

Communication

• Continuously communicates up, down and across the company to share progress and solutions and future vision.
• Listening skills that embrace cognitive diversity.
• Ability to communicate with highly scientific client-management teams.
• Stays informed and communicates to others in a supportive manner regarding corporate activities.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 10 plus years of applicable work experience
• Master of Business Administration degree, preferred.
• Proven experience in financial management, forecasting, and financial analysis

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, supervision, coaching and evaluation of staff.
• Provides leadership to team members including discipline and termination of employees as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional leadership qualities
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Superior Excel skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a challenging fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with senior leadership

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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