Executive Director, US Controller; FP&A

Overview

Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) (US Controller)

Opportunity

The Executive Director, FPA (US Controller) is a key financial leader of Menarini Stemline US organization and a key financial partner to the US leadership. The position holder will lead the US team and the financial planning processes, monthly reporting of financial metrics and insightful analysis to gauge business performance and resource allocation that aligns with organizational priorities.

Position reports in dotted line to the Oncology Global Head of FP&A (Global Controller) and direct line to the US Chief Accounting and Financial Officer.

* Please note that this is a hybrid role and a weekly onsite presence is required in Stemline's NYC offices.

• Leads financial planning activities such as the annual budget, reforecasts and strategic plan for the US Affiliate.
• Leads monthly financial performance reporting, working in close cooperation with the US accounting and procurement team.
• Leads the preparation of financials materials to support US Board Meetings presentations.
• Quantifies financial risks and opportunities for top and bottom line against budget.
• Reports on key metrics for financial performance measurement and forecasting accuracy for the full US P&L.
• Ensures that financial planning submissions comply with Menarini financial reporting requirements.
• Works in partnership with the Global Oncology leadership and the US Affiliate leadership to ensure attainment of performance goals.
• Reinforces financial planning and reporting timelines, policies and procedures with assigned functions.
• Recommends financial system applications to improve financial planning and reporting efficiencies.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Intercompany royalty and R&D recharge calculations with affiliates.
• Guides FPA Team on the use of the planning system to achieve expected utilization levels and assure its successful adoption.
• Performs ad-hoc analyses and presents findings to finance and business leadership.
• Participates with internal cross-functional teams on ad hoc financial and operational projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
• FPA experience in growing Biotech companies is required.
• Previous Big Pharma experience is a plus.
• Ability to work and perform in fast-paced, dynamic and ambitious growing Biotech organization.
• Experience in Commercial FPA is required, with a strong understanding of US pharma/biotech industry (such as gross to net sales forecasting, reporting, etc).
• Experience in R&D FPA a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to navigate complexities among global finance and cross-functional peers.
• Hands-on leader, capable of leading by example, with proven ability to build, develop and coach a high-performing US FPA team.
• Capable of dealing with pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic to ensure financial and HR compliance.

Base Salary Range of $245,000-$325,000. Menarini Stemline offers generous compensation and benefits packages including Fidelity 401(k) (with company match), PPO and HDHP insurance plans, company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance and pre-tax FSA/HSA programs.

Menarini Stemline is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company

Founded in 1886 in Naples under the name of Farmacia Internazionale, Menarini moved in 1915 to Florence where the Group’s headquarters are still located today. High quality therapeutics and diagnostics solutions for patients, ethics as our underlying principle, dedication to innovation and advancement, strong people centricity and environmental sustainability. These five pillars form the foundation of the Menarini Group, an Italian pharmaceutical company with…