Location : This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

About the Team:

We are seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a critical function within our finance organization. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this executive-level role will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy, providing insightful financial leadership to senior and executive management, and building and developing a high-performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, a deep understanding of the SaaS and/or life sciences industry, outstanding communication and executive presence, and a proven track record of driving significant business impact through financial planning and analysis. You will be a key partner to business unit leaders, influencing strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and contributing directly to the achievement of the company's long-term financial goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the FP&A function, aligning financial planning with the overall business strategy and objectives.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Oversee the development and execution of the company's annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring robust financial models and insightful scenario analysis.
• Present comprehensive financial performance updates, strategic insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic business partner to executive leadership across various business units, providing critical financial guidance and influencing strategic decision-making on key business initiatives.
• Drive the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization, working collaboratively with business leaders to establish targets, track performance, and drive accountability.
• Lead the development of sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other significant financial initiatives.
• Identify and proactively analyze emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these insights into actionable financial strategies and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and effective financial management across the organization.
• Lead and sponsor strategic financial projects and initiatives that support the company's growth and profitability objectives.
• Play a significant role in the development of investor relations materials, earnings call scripts, and communications with the investment community (as applicable).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide financial policies and procedures.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and best practices in financial planning and analysis, and proactively share knowledge and insights across the organization.
• Participate actively in strategic planning discussions at the executive level, providing critical financial perspectives and insights to shape the company's long-term direction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant leadership experience managing and developing teams of managers and analysts.
• Proven track record of providing strategic financial leadership and influencing executive-level decision-making.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles, with experience in a complex, global organization.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to develop sophisticated and dynamic models for various strategic scenarios.
• Extensive experience implementing and managing financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and executive presentation skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to all levels of the organization, including the executive team and potentially the Board of Directors.
• Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the key drivers of business performance within the SaaS and/or life sciences industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the executive level.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Extensive experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in [city, state]. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than [city, state] may differ based on the local market data in that region. The base salary pay range for this position is $157.000.00 to $220,000.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $157000 and $220000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.