Senior FP&A Leader, Pharma Growth & Strategy

Meitheal-Pharmaceuticals-Inc.

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 145,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and medical, dental, &

Flexible spending accounts

Disability & life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Competitive PTO & holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Onsite gym

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic decision-making. The role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable financial insights that drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with pharmaceutical industry experience, analytical rigor, and the ability to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced financial certification preferred.
8+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A leadership responsibilities.
Experience supporting commercial operations, product portfolio management, and strategic planning initiatives.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting activities.
Develop and maintain financial models that support revenue, gross margin, operating expense, and cash flow forecasting.
Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities.
Provide leadership with actionable recommendations to achieve financial and operational objectives.
Monitor and analyze business performance against budget, forecast, and strategic targets.
Develop and maintain KPIs and management dashboards.
Partner with functional leaders to identify cost-saving initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
Analyze product, customer, and portfolio profitability to support resource allocation decisions.
Support forecasting and performance analysis of the company's portfolio, including pricing, market share trends, and product launches.
Provide financial assessments for new product opportunities, lifecycle management initiatives, and business development activities.
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support strategic decisions.
Lead evaluations of strategic initiatives, including licensing opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and investments.
Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and NPV models for executive decision-making.
Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term growth strategies and portfolio optimization.
Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive presentations.
Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.