Senior FP&A Analyst, Pharma Growth & Strategy

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Onsite gym

Job summary

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and business analysis across the organization. You will partner with leaders in Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Functions to provide insights that drive performance and growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling capabilities, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial roles.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting processes.
• Prior experience working with cross-functional business teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key business drivers and variances.
• Partner with department leaders to develop accurate forecasts and spending plans.
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Analyze financial and business trends to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive-level presentations.
• Support development of dashboards and KPI reporting tools.
• Support forecasting and analysis of product sales, gross-to-net adjustments, pricing, and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, customer performance, and competitive dynamics impacting business results.
• Assist in evaluating new product opportunities, product launches, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support Commercial and Business Development teams.
• Build financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
• Support ROI, NPV, and scenario analyses related to product investments, partnerships, and licensing opportunities.
• Evaluate financial implications of operational and commercial decisions.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership.
• Ensure financial data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms.
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial review processes.
• Assist with Board and executive reporting materials as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial processes.
• Support automation and enhancement of reporting tools and financial systems.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-priority management

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

MBA, CPA, CFA, or progress towards certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly analytical Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and business analysis across the organization. You will partner with leaders in Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Functions to provide insights that drive performance and growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling capabilities, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data