Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (NYC)

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Hybrid Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy. About our

Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand, Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com . Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors , and follow us at @Medidata. Medidata Solutions is seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a critical function within our finance organization. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this executive-level role will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy, providing insightful financial leadership to senior and executive management, and building and developing a high-performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, a deep understanding of the SaaS and/or life sciences industry, outstanding communication and executive presence, and a proven track record of driving significant business impact through financial planning and analysis. You will be a key partner to business unit leaders, influencing strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and contributing directly to the achievement of the company's long-term financial goals.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the FP&A function, aligning financial planning with the overall business strategy and objectives. Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. Oversee the development and execution of the company's annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring robust financial models and insightful scenario analysis. Present comprehensive financial performance updates, strategic insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic business partner to executive leadership across various business units, providing critical financial guidance and influencing strategic decision-making on key business initiatives. Drive the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization, working collaboratively with business leaders to establish targets, track performance, and drive accountability. Lead the development of sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other significant financial initiatives. Identify and proactively analyze emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these insights into actionable financial strategies and recommendations. Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and effective financial management across the organization. Lead and sponsor strategic financial projects and initiatives that support the company's growth and profitability objectives. Play a significant role in the development of investor relations materials, earnings call scripts, and communications with the investment community (as applicable). Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide financial policies and procedures. Stay at the forefront of industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and best practices in financial planning and analysis, and proactively share knowledge and insights across the organization. Participate actively in strategic planning discussions at the executive level, providing critical financial perspectives and insights to shape the company's long-term direction.