Fortrea is seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager, FP&A to join our Clinical Pharmacology Services (CPS) Finance team. This high-impact leadership role is based in one of our global finance hubs and is instrumental in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and operational excellence across the CPS organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for data-driven decision-making in a complex, global environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior CPS leadership, delivering actionable financial insights and influencing key business decisions.
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Oversee the end-to-end forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for CPS, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and timelines.
- Drive robust financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and resource allocation.
- Operational Finance & Reporting
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including variance analysis, management reporting, and compliance with SOX and SEC requirements.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data and reporting, partnering closely with accounting and corporate finance teams.
- Systems & Process Optimization
- Champion the enhancement of FP&A tools and systems, with a strong preference for experience in Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global and cross-functional stakeholders, including operations, HR, and IT.
- Lead financial analysis for capital investments and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities and ROI expectations.
- Ad Hoc Analysis & Executive Support
- Provide high-quality financial analysis and insights to support executive leadership and board-level reporting.
- Lead or contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a global or matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated success in managing and developing finance teams.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools; experience with Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning is a plus.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate with urgency, and influence across all levels of the organization.
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in the Contract Research Organization (CRO) or professional services industry is highly desirable.
Qualified candidates please submit resumes in English
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