Executive Director, Global FP&A, Business Partnering

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Partner with executive leadership and the Board to develop financial strategies supporting enterprise growth and value creation .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial leadership, including advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and performance management. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and Boards to drive enterprise growth and optimize financial strategies.

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Financial ModelingGlobal FP&A LeadershipPerformance ManagementExecutive-Level Business PartneringM&A Integration

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingKPI DevelopmentInvestment AnalysisCash Flow OptimizationStrategic PlanningGovernance PracticesBusiness AnalyticsScenario PlanningPerformance Improvement

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPA

Industry Keywords

CROLife SciencesPharmaceuticalHealthcare ServicesPrivate Equity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with executive leadership and the Board to develop financial strategies supporting enterprise growth and value creation
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning
Advise functional leaders on financial guidance, investment analysis, workforce planning, and strategic decision support
Deliver executive- and Board-level reporting on performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations
Drive EBITDA growth, cash flow optimization, and enterprise performance improvement initiatives
Lead the global Finance Business Partner organization supporting corporate functions
Develop and standardize KPIs, dashboards, reporting frameworks, governance practices, and scenario planning models
Evaluate acquisitions, enterprise investments, capital allocation priorities, and strategic initiatives
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global FP&A and Finance Business Partner team
Support finance transformation and M&A integration activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
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
Advanced expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, business analytics, and performance management
Proficiency in English
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
Experience in a leveraged private equity-backed company strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Equal employment opportunities
Collaborative and inclusive environment
Opportunities to learn and grow