Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

United Therapeutics Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits suite

401k and ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in the United States is seeking an Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial forecasting and planning efforts. The role involves partnering with operations to achieve business objectives, developing high-performing teams, and identifying financial risks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and over 12 years of experience in finance, with strong skills in financial modeling, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems. This position requires at least three days in the office as part of a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a relevant finance position.
• Experience in presenting and reporting financial information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and planning efforts.
• Execute FP&A processes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement operating forecasts.

Skills

Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Financial modeling/forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or relevant major

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

ERP system

Job description

Who We Are

We are the first publicly‑traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA‑approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH‑ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near‑term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end‑stage life‑threatening diseases like PAH, PH‑ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end‑stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

You’ll serve as a trusted thought partner at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy—helping translate complex data into clear direction for a company tackling some of medicine’s most difficult challenges. In this highly visible role, you’ll lead forecasting and planning efforts, guide long‑term operating models, and partner closely with leaders across our R&D organization to drive informed decision‑making and sustainable growth. You’ll build and develop a high‑performing team, identify risks and opportunities, and elevate how financial insights are communicated at the executive level.

Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, is a leader within the company‑wide financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, with the goal of partnering with operations to advance UT's business objectives. This position engages UT leaders to ensure that dynamic financial outcomes are met both short‑term and long‑term. The Associate Director, Financial Planning and Analysis has direct oversight over financial processes that impact operations along with the forecasting and planning of financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute strategies to partner with budget managers to facilitate the understanding of the financial impact of operations
• Execute FP&A processes, aligned with UT's short‑term goals and financial processes and contribute to strategic planning
• Develop and implement detailed 3 to 5 year operating forecasts supporting all departments
• Lead a team that supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial processes aligned with organization objectives
• Execute on strategies that identify financial risks as a result of operations communicating to senior leadership as required
• Identify and assist with the delivery of new processes and technology that improve financial outcomes
• Develop executive presentation material supporting various aspects of FPA reporting
• Ensure efficient processes that address transactions impacting the financials
• Collaborate to provide financial information for the preparation of financial processes
• Recommend creative alternatives to reduce cost and improve financial performance
• Lead the assembling and summarizing of data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risk
• Perform or oversee complex financial reconciliations, forecasting, and operational metric tracking
• Partner with corporate accounting and finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of company financial statements (accruals, tax related items, future commitments/contingencies, etc.)
• Direct and manage direct reports to include responsibilities for training, goal setting & achievement, performance evaluations/management, coaching, mentoring, career development and provide support for recruitment process (as needed)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or other relevant major
• 12+ years of experience in a relevant finance position, with a working knowledge of business operations with a Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of experience in a relevant finance position, with a working knowledge of business operations with a Master's Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel
• Prior experience with an ERP system
• Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization
• Analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills
• Experience in reporting on and presenting information
• Flexible and adaptable
• Experience working in a large organization
• Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time‑management
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Copes well in stressful environments
• Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks
• Clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling/forecasting
• Demonstrates management organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Job Location

This position will be located in the RTP, NC office of United Therapeutics. Currently this job is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office. In office requirements could increase based on business needs.

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.