Make an Impact as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Business Partnering at WorldwideAs 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 WorkThis 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.
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.
