Senior Finance Lead - Life Sciences

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Job description

Are you a Finance Leader with a strong track record of creating and leading high performance work environments? Would you like to be responsible for the Business Unit P&L? Have you worked in the Life Sciences sector before or been a Finance Leader at a Global Company? If so, please apply to the Senior Finance Manager - Greater Washington DC Area - Life Sciences for consideration. This is a hybrid job - minimum 3 days on site.

Client Details

The Senior Finance Manager will work for a Life Sciences Company based in the Greater Washington DC Area. The role is an important leadership opportunity within the business and ties together the Accounting, Finance, Operations, Research and Commercial teams. If you would like to learn more about the position, please review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply to the position if interested. The role is a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days working on site and 2 from home, although you can still work the full work week on site if you would like to.

Description

• Responsible for the entire Business Unit's P&L, ensuring alignment with performance goals.
• Take ownership of site financials, driving FP&A improvements and enhancing operational processes.
• Provide analytical support for evaluating new business opportunities and strategic initiatives.
• Guide the creation of operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and internal financial reports.
• Manage and refine budgeting procedures, improve expense management, and ensure operational cost efficiency.
• Lead the team in executing daily activities while maintaining adherence to compliance standards.
• Oversee all aspects of team management, including hiring, training, performance reviews, mentoring, coaching, and setting goals tied to business priorities and key performance indicators.
• Foster employee engagement and develop the skills and talent required to meet operational goals.
• Assist in month-end accounting close activities and prepare comprehensive financial reports.
• Establish key operational metrics, driving improvements in processes and profitability.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field Essential
• MBA or Master's Degree in Finance (or related field) preferred
• Large ERP systems experience - eg, SAP, Oracle - required
• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting, US GAAP and IFRS
• 8 - 10+ years of Finance Leadership tenure
• Tableau, Business Object and/or Adaptive Planning preferred

Job Offer

• Target Base Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000
• Bonus
• PTO
• National Days Vacation
• Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days a week on site, 2 work from home)
• 401k plan
• Insurance Coverage: Health, Dental, Vision
• Additional company benefits and perks
• Opportunity for further career promotions and development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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