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Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to play a key leadership role in supporting the company's financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, and strategic decision-making. This position will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Business Development, to provide actionable financial insights that drive growth and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, pharmaceutical industry experience, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting activities.
  • Develop and maintain financial models that support revenue, gross margin, operating expense, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide leadership with actionable recommendations to achieve financial and operational objectives.
  • Monitor and analyze business performance against budget, forecast, and strategic targets.
  • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and management dashboards.
  • Partner with functional leaders to identify cost-saving initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
  • Analyze product, customer, and portfolio profitability to support resource allocation decisions.
  • Support forecasting and performance analysis of the company's generic injectable and specialty pharmaceutical portfolio.
  • Partner with Commercial leadership to evaluate pricing, market share trends, competitive dynamics, and product launch opportunities.
  • Provide financial assessments for new product opportunities, lifecycle management initiatives, and business development activities.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support strategic decisions.
  • Lead financial evaluations of strategic initiatives, including licensing opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and investments.
  • Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and NPV models to support executive decision-making.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term growth strategies and portfolio optimization.
  • Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive presentations.
  • Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Ensure clear communication of complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Support Board of Directors and investor-related reporting as required.
  • Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting automation, and forecasting methodologies.
  • Partner with IT and Finance teams to enhance financial planning tools and reporting capabilities.
  • Improve data integrity, reporting accuracy, and financial governance.
  • Support implementation and optimization of ERP, planning, and business intelligence systems.
  • Mentor and develop members of the FP&A team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a trusted finance business partner across the organization.
Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to influence decisions without direct authority.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Results-oriented with a sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A leadership responsibilities.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience within pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences preferred.
  • Experience supporting commercial operations, product portfolio management, and strategic planning initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success partnering with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.
  • Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting expertise.
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry economics, pricing, and product lifecycle dynamics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar).
  • Experience with planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, or Tableau preferred.
Education and/or Experience Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, or other advanced financial certification preferred.

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

AAP/EEO

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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