Manager Strategic Planning & Consulting from Innova Solutions

Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Manager Strategic Planning & Consulting.

Position type: Full-time - Contract to Hire

Duration: 6 months

Location: Lexington, MA

As a Manager Manager Strategic Planning & Consulting you will:

Job Summary:

This role focuses on Financial & Strategic Planning (budgeting, etc...). This role will not focus on reporting.

Additional Information: This position was originally planned as a permanent role. There is potential it could convert in the future. This role supports LOB's in Fremont, CA and also interacts with Denmark leadership. Role is strategically placed in Lexington department because it is a bridge between the two time zones.

Travel: Candidates should be willing to travel Fremont, CA at least once. The manager is planning that the person who is hired into this role will travel to Fremont, CA to meet the LOB leaders that this position will be supporting.

Manager MUST HAVES:

1) Bachelor's Degree

2) 6-7 years of Finance experience highly preferred

3) Power BI experience required

4) Pharma/Biotech industry experience required

5) SAP experience is a plus

6) CPA and/or MBA is a plus

MANAGER - FINANCIAL & STRATEGIC PLANNING

PURPOSE

The Manager of Financial & Strategic Planning will assist in the development of the organization's financial and strategic plans and ensure alignment with its overall business objectives. This includes developing and implementing financial plans and processes to support decision-making across the organization, providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders, and conducting financial analysis and modeling to support strategic planning and business decisions.

The Manager of Financial & Strategic Planning will provide valuable insights into financial performance and trends, which can help senior leadership make strategic decisions that align with the organization's goals. By analyzing financial data and developing financial models, the Manager of Financial & Strategic Planning can identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for cost savings and process efficiencies, which will contribute to the organization's overall success.

Additionally, to help the business review their financial performance over the course of the year, the Manager of Financial & Strategic Planning provides financial reports and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders, which helps to ensure transparency and accountability in the organization's financial performance.

RELATIONSHIPS

This role will report to the Director, Finance and be a business partner working directly with leaders in Research & Early Development to plan and maximize their resources in order to achieve their corporate goals. Interacts closely with Research & Early Development teams in both Massachusetts and Fremont, California, as well as the local (Massachusetts) Accounting team and with Finance colleagues in Denmark.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Planning

• Lead the financial planning and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and business decisions within the Research & Early Development
• Work closely with Research & Early Development department heads, Finance leadership and Human Resources to drive enterprise level financial, headcount and strategic planning
• Continuously identify and communicate all risks and opportunities against the existing forecast and work with budget owners to manage their spend versus targets and plans
• Develop annual budgets and mid-year forecasts, including management presentations and corporate leadership reviews
• Support the development of long-range planning and ad hoc analysis as applicable

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Provide insights into financial performance and trends to senior leadership within the business
• Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards to monitor key metrics and KPIs
• Build and present month-end management reporting to senior finance and business leaders - anticipate new reporting needs based on business requirements
• Highlight key insights or trends that require attention and engage with budget owners on the best path forward

Ongoing Support for relevant Research & Early Development teams:

• Support continuous improvement within finance to streamline processes and reporting, driving value and adding insights to the business
• Support day-to-day purchase requisition reviews/approvals
• Assist accounting during month-end close with accruals and variance analysis
• Support capital review and approval process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-15% overnight travel required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business or equivalent with 6+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of experience required.
• MBA or CPA strongly preferred

Specific or technical job skills:

• Life sciences (Pharma/Biotech) industry experience preferred
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizations and utilize resources effectively
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; highly proficient in Excel based modeling
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience with financial planning and reporting systems, ERP systems and data visualization tools

The ideal candidate will have: SAP, PowerBI, Pharmaceutical industry experience.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Avi Sardar

Recruiter

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $60.00 - $61.00 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
• ClearlyRated® Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
• One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
• Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

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