Director/Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Commercial)

Menarini Stemline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Menarini Stemline seeks a Director of Financial Planning – US Commercial to partner with the US Oncology business unit. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for commercial teams, analyze performance metrics, and guide resource allocation aligned with corporate priorities.

You will collaborate with commercial leaders, leverage SAP S4 and Tagetik, and present insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7–10 years in a Financial Planning & Analysis function.
• Strong customer focus and willingness to address issues outside normal hours.
• Superior communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel/PowerPoint or Google Sheets/Slides.
• Familiarity with SAP S4 and CCH Tagetik is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning activities including annual budget, reforecasts and strategic plan with emphasis on US Commercial.
• Quantify financial risks and opportunities against budget.
• Bridge demand forecasts into gross-to-net sales budget and reforecasts.
• Report on key metrics for performance and forecasting accuracy.
• Track operating expenses and ensure proper allocation to product and cost centers.
• Ensure compliance with Menarini financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with sales operations and leadership to measure incentive impact vs budget.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses to senior finance and management.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Communication skills

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Google Sheets/Slides

Time management

Launch experience (biopharma)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S4

CCH Tagetik

Job description

Reports To: Senior Director, US Controller

The Director, Financial Planning – US Commercial is a key business partner to the Menarini Stemline Oncology business unit commercial organization in the US region. In this role he/she supports the commercial teams by assisting in financial planning processes, timely reporting of financial metrics and insightful analysis to gauge business performance and resource allocation that aligns with organizational priorities

Please note: This position is classified as a corporate office position. In accordance with the New York state employer convenience rule, Stemline will withhold New York state income taxes for all corporate office employees, regardless of whether these employees work in New York or remotely.-

Responsibilities:

• Support financial planning activities such as the annual budget, reforecasts and strategic plan with special emphasis on commercial functions under the SVP – US Commercial and Market Access
• Quantifies financial risks and opportunities for top and bottom line against budget
• Works with US commercial teams to bridge demand forecasts into gross-to net sales budget and reforecasts
• Reports on key metrics for financial performance measurement and forecasting accuracy including but not limited to gross-to-net sales, gross, direct and contribution margin
• Understand SAP and can track operational expenses, reporting back to commercial leaders and adjusting accordingly
• Reviews classification of operating expenses to ensure appropriate allocation to product, expense type and cost center
• Tracks and reports on fiscal year commitment levels against activities and materials budgets at a product level and provide training/support as needed to ensure team members are accurately tracking expenses in a timely manner
• Ensures that financial planning submissions comply with Menarini financial reporting requirements
• Works with sales operations and commercial leadership to measure field force goal attainment impact versus budgeted incentive compensation
• Reinforces financial timelines, policies and procedures with assigned Functions
• Guides US commercial functions on the use of the Tagetik planning system to achieve expected utilization levels and assure its successful adoption
• Performs ad-hoc analyses and presents findings to senior finance and commercial management
• Participates in internal cross-functional teams on financial and operational projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required. MBA preferred
• Seven to ten years in a Financial Planning & Analysis function
• Strong customer focus with dedication to quality and willingness to address business critical issues outside normal business hours
• Superior communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel/PowerPoint or Google Sheets/Slides is required
• Familiarity with SAP S4 and CCH Tagetik is a big plus
• Prior experience supporting a commercial organization in a life sciences industry
• Good understanding of health care payor systems and distribution models is a plus
• Prior biopharmaceutical product launch experience will be valued highly
• Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to manage diverse range of simultaneous projects

Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.