Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Verista

Verista's 600 experts partner with the world's most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation withing the scientific community and to help organizations and companies solve some of the world's most pressing life sciences challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our Position

Verista is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team. As the Director, FP&A, you will play a crucial role in driving financial success and supporting the strategic growth initiatives of the company. The successful incumbent will prepare and review complex financial systems and processes, provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis to drive results as well as lead the forecasting process for the organization.

Reporting to the CFO, the successful applicant will develop and ensure quality execution of FPA in a timely manner while setting an example for the team based on the company's culture defined by professionalism, hard work, and a positive attitude while adhering to the stated Company values found below. The role requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative in directing a small team as well as working collaboratively with the organization's leaders and cross functional teams,

Director, FPA Responsibilities:

Highlighted below are a few of the essential responsibilities of the role. A full job description will be provided during the interview:

• Develop detailed financial models including projections, valuations, and investment return analyses for Verista’s internal budgeting purposes and for evaluating acquisition targets. These models should comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Lead the forecasting process, collaborating with department heads and executives to gather and incorporate key data and assumptions.
• Direct the overall process for the bottoms-up development of the annual expense budget, resource planning analysis, and rolling forecast updates.
• Prepare modeling for potential M&A opportunities to assess integration and synergies, financial projections, valuation and returns, and impact to overall company. Assist in due diligence processes for potential investments, including financial, operational, and legal diligence.

• Prepare regular reports for the Board of Directors and senior management on the company’s performance, including presentations for quarterly board meetings and ad hoc presentations as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Verista’s private equity partner and lenders , providing data and analyses as requested; and act as a liaison to the private equity partner, fostering strong relationships and effective communication;
• Work collaboratively with IT and finance leadership to develop our financial reporting systems such as data rails to ensure we automate an integrated forecasting process.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team to develop our weekly cash flow process.
• Support the annual budgeting process by collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data comparing forecast to actuals and to budget.
• Effectively manage the FP&A team by coaching, counseling and monitoring employees' performance.

Our ideal candidate has a proven track record in financial planning and analysis, with a deep understanding of corporate finance concepts and strong analytical skills. You should be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels are also essential for success in this role.

At Verista, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to success. If you are a motivated and results-oriented professional who is passionate about making a positive impact in the life sciences industry, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Requirements: -

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field - MBA is a plus
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role -
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance concepts and financial modeling including financial statement analysis and basic corporate finance concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables and data analysis - and Powerpoint (using professional formatting standards)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills -
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills -
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment -
• Proven ability to build and manage high-performing work teams
• Process improvement experience a plus in this role
• Knowledge of Power BI Datarails, or other data visualization tools is a plus

Benefits

Why Verista?

• High growth potential and fast paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurances
• Company paid medical premiums.
• Dental & Vision insurances
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• Leadership development training, career planning, and tuition reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Maternity, Parental Leave and Bereavement

Verista Company Culture Guidelines are:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged and challenged
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$110,000 - $164,500

*Verista is an equal-opportunity employer.