Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering

Worldwide Clinical Trials; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking an Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering. This remote role in the United States partners with senior leadership to shape enterprise-wide financial strategy, lead budgeting and forecasting, and provide strategic decision support across functions.

You will build planning capabilities, analytics, and AI-driven insights to enable growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including global FP&A.
• 8+ years leading finance teams in complex global environments.
• Experience within CRO, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare services.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations and executive-level business partnering.
• Strong ability to present insights to executives and boards; PE-backed experience is a plus.
• Advanced expertise in financial modeling, analytics, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board and executive leadership to develop financial strategies for growth.
• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Advise functional leaders with financial guidance, investment analysis, and workforce planning.
• Deliver executive and Board reporting on performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive EBITDA growth, cash flow optimization, and enterprise performance improvements.
• Lead the global Finance Business Partner organization across corporate functions.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, governance, and scenario planning models.
• Evaluate acquisitions, capital allocation priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and mentor a high-performing FP&A and Finance Business Partner team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Global FP&A

Financial planning

Scenario planning

Business partnering

Acquisition experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA

CPA

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials , we’re driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you’re building your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

Make an Impact as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering at Worldwide

As Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-wide financial strategy and driving business performance across a global organization. Working closely with executive leadership, including the CFO, CAO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, you’ll help guide critical decisions that support growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact global finance organization responsible for financial planning, forecasting, performance management, capital allocation, and strategic business partnering. Your insights will influence investment decisions, transformation initiatives, and enterprise priorities across key corporate functions.

You will also help build and develop a high-performing FP&A and Finance Business Partner team while advancing financial capabilities through modern planning processes, analytics, automation, and AI-driven decision support.

Where You’ll Work

This is a REMOTE role open to candidates based in US. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

Travel details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

What You’ll Do

• 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 that highlights 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials.

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

United States of America - $170,000.00 - $338,000.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative,innovative,and successful. We’reon a mission to hire thevery bestand are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law .