Vice President, Strategic Finance & Analytics (Hybrid)

Position Overview:

The Vice President, Strategic Finance and Analytics plays a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving sustainable growth. Leading a team responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytics, this position provides key insights to support strategic decision-making across all levels of the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver significant impact to the organization's overall success.

What you'll do:

Financial Planning:

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop and refine the company's financial goals and long-term strategic plans.
• Lead the development and implementation of annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and accurate resource allocation.
• Manage core FP&A duties and create comprehensive financial models to facilitate accurate forecasting of revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
• Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and industry benchmarks to provide actionable recommendations for achieving financial targets.
• Evaluate ROI on major initiatives, including new product launches, territory expansion, and headcount investments, and hold owners accountable to the business case after approval.
• Work closely with department heads to develop KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, offering financial expertise to guide resource allocation and investment decisions.

Analytics:

• Lead commercial and corporate internal reporting and conduct analytical deep dives to deliver actionable business insights.
• Provide regular variance analysis and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior management, highlighting key drivers and potential opportunities or risks.
• Drive initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of forecasting processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
• Partner closely with commercial operations and data teams to own core company dashboards, enterprise KPI architecture, and executive and board reporting packages.
• Apply advanced analytics, including forecasting models and driver-based planning, and evaluate where AI can improve process and deliverable speed and accuracy.

Board and Investor Communications:

• Prepare board materials, investor presentations, guidance models, and earnings support, and translate complex financial dynamics into clear narratives.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Accounting on external guidance and disclosure consistency.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop a high-performing team covering FP&A, Strategic Finance, and Analytics functions, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.
• Establish governance, cadence, and controls for planning and forecasting, including SOX-relevant processes where applicable.

What We're Looking For: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A functions.
• Experience leading Business Insights (BI) or similar analytics and/or data functions.
• Experience within a publicly traded medical device, healthcare, or life sciences company strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial analysis and reporting.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.