Senior Director of Finance

Company Overview
Join a dynamic, innovative mid-sized pharmaceutical company in the Greater Boston area dedicated to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and development. My client is driven by science and committed to making a meaningful impact in the world. Our collaborative environment fosters a culture of inclusivity, respect, and continuous learning.

Position Summary
They are seeking to hire a strategic and results-oriented Senior Director of Finance to lead our financial operations and drive fiscal planning in support of our mission. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and ensuring sound financial governance across the organization. As a key business partner to senior leadership, you will provide actionable financial insights to influence decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies to drive the company’s short-term and long-term goals.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and adherence to financial best practices.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to key stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Manage financial risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining internal controls.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial guidance and strategic input to support research, development, and commercial activities.
• Cash Flow Management: Optimize cash flow and working capital, ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources to support company operations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

​​​​Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. An MBA and/or CPA designation is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulatory requirements. Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic financial plans that drive business results.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing and mentoring a finance team, with the ability to influence and engage at all organizational levels.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with financial systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.