Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Servier; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 223,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Bonus plan

Job summary

Servier is seeking a strategic, enterprise-minded Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead FP&A for its U.S. business during a period of growth and portfolio expansion.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, and decision support while guiding the Leadership Team on capital allocation and resource prioritization. You will build a high-performing FP&A team, enhance planning processes, and scale finance systems to support Servier’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience including FP&A, enterprise planning, and business decision support.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear senior-leader narratives.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, financial modeling, and decision-support capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced ERP/BI tooling experience (e.g., SAP, Power BI/Tableau, Adaptive Planning).
• Experience with preclinical/clinical development, commercial operations, or product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, rolling forecasting, and multi-year planning cycles.
• Provide executive-level financial insight and scenario modeling for capital allocation and portfolio prioritization.
• Oversee performance management by identifying risks, opportunities, and key drivers.
• Partner with Accounting, Business, and Global Finance for high-quality reporting and governance.
• Build complex financial models for investments, M&A, and product cost modeling.
• Drive FP&A systems, dashboards, KPIs, and planning automation to improve decision support.
• Prepare executive-ready narratives and materials for Leadership Team discussions.
• Develop and scale a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Financial modeling

Executive stakeholder management

Scenario planning

Team leadership

Education

MBA

CPA preferred

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Adaptive Planning

Job description

About Servier

Servier Pharmaceuticals is an independent, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company built to think differently about what long-term impact can look like in healthcare. Launched in 2018 and backed by the strength and stability of the Servier Group, our foundation-governed model gives us the freedom to invest for the future, move with purpose, and stay focused on where patients need us most.

In less than a decade, we have grown from a small U.S. presence into a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar organization with an award-winning culture, six commercial products, and a portfolio strengthened through bold strategic investments and innovation. Our teams are helping advance important new treatment options for patients facing serious diseases with high unmet need, particularly in rare oncology and neurology.

Our ambition is clear: to build a leading U.S. biopharmaceutical company known for scientific excellence, operational strength, and deep commitment to patients. Just as important is how we build it. We are creating a culture that values entrepreneurship, collaboration, accountability, and the belief that individuals at every level can shape the future of the company.

For people who want more than a job — who want the opportunity to build, lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — Servier offers the chance to be part of a company with purpose, momentum, and the ability to help define what comes next for patients and for our industry.

Role Summary

Servier is seeking a strategic, enterprise-minded Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead FP&A for its U.S. business during a period of significant growth, innovation, and portfolio expansion. Reporting to the U.S. Chief Financial Officer, this leader will oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, and business decision support while advising the Leadership Team and senior business leaders on capital allocation, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and operational performance. The Senior Director will lead and develop the FP&A team, strengthen planning processes and systems, and help scale the Finance function as Servier continues to grow. This is a distinctive opportunity to shape financial strategy in a foundation-governed company with a continued focus on patient impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide annual operating planning, rolling forecasting, and multi-year financial planning cycles.
• Provide executive-level financial insight, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations to support capital allocation, portfolio prioritization, and resource decisions.
• Oversee financial performance management by identifying risks, opportunities, key business drivers, and required management actions.
• Partner with Accounting, Business, and Global Finance teams to ensure high-quality reporting, planning alignment, data integrity, and financial governance.
• Lead complex financial modeling for strategic investments, M&A, portfolio expansion, product revenue, and cost modeling.
• Advance FP&A systems, automation, dashboards, KPIs, and business intelligence tools to improve planning discipline and decision support.
• Develop executive-ready financial narratives and materials for Leadership Team and Management Team discussions.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing FP&A team with a culture of accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA and or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience in FP&A, enterprise financial planning, and business decision support.
• Experience in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable strategic narratives for senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, financial modeling, and corporate decision-support capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and operate effectively in a dynamic growth environment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, business intelligence platforms such as Power BI or Tableau, and enterprise planning tools such as Adaptive Planning.
• Experience with preclinical and clinical development, commercial operations, technical operations, or small molecule products.
• Experience scaling finance processes, systems, and teams in a growing organization.
• Enterprise mindset and ability to connect financial decisions to business strategy.
• Executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong talent-development orientation and commitment to building high-performing teams.
• Operational discipline, change leadership, and continuous-improvement mindset.

Travel and Location

• Travel: Approximately 15% travel required.
• Location: This is a hybrid role. The individual is expected to work in the office at least three days per week.

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

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.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $223,000 - $273,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link .