Business Unit Finance Leader

Merative

4d•Remote

About The Position

Join a team dedicated to supporting the crucial mission of improving health outcomes. At Merative, you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com Merative is a leading Health Care IT company that specializes in delivering innovative technology solutions to improve healthcare operations and patient care. We are committed to revolutionizing the industry through our cutting-edge software and services. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled leader to join our dynamic FP&A team. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for financial planning and analysis, we invite you to join our team at Merative. Together, we will drive the transformation of healthcare through innovative technology solutions and strategic financial management. Position Overview: As a Business Unit Finance Leader at Merative, you will play a crucial role in driving the financial performance, planning, analysis, and execution of a business unit at Merative. You will be responsible for various financial forecasting, budgeting, operational and strategic tasks. Additionally, you will work alongside senior leadership in driving the execution of deliverables to achieve financial objectives.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience in FP&A, experience in business unit leadership a plus
Experience supporting a Software as a Services (SaaS) organization required
Ability to work and collaborate confidently with fast paced teams in a remote environment
Clear, concise, and detailed communication skills including presenting to the business unit
Excellent attention to detail as well as analytical and problem solving skills
Strong working knowledge of Excel and financial modeling
Proficient in tools such as Oracle ERP/EPM (Cloud Fusion) and Salesforce a plus but not required
Experience in clinical data management, contract research organizations (CRO), pharmaceutical, or life sciences markets a plus
Experience in private equity backed companies a plus
Occasional travel for in-person team meetings (up to 20%)
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Analytics or a related field required

Nice To Haves

MBA or similar a plus but not required

Responsibilities

The Business Unit Finance Leader position will report to the Vice President of FP&A and will collaborate closely with business unit leadership as a key strategic partner
This position requires a blend of startup agility and corporate finance acumen to manage FP&A and business unit financial strategy effectively
Lead the business unit’s long-term financial strategy and initiatives.
Lead P&L performance including annual budgeting, monthly close cycle, monthly forecasting, monthly variance analysis, ARR analysis, and ad hoc requests
Make data driven recommendations to senior management based on performance trends, projections, and knowledge of business – and drive the execution of those recommendations to completion
Produce and be able to communicate effectively the monthly, quarterly, and operational reporting including key metrics, financial results, and variance analysis
Partner with senior leadership team, including go to market and product management organizations to achieve financial targets
Master the key drivers and inputs to the performance of the business including creating pricing cases and recommendations
Lead annual budget and quarterly forecast processes around SaaS and Professional Services revenue performance
Leverage Merative’s internal technology stack for continuous automation and improvement for data insights
Review purchase orders and headcount requests that align to future performance goals
Create ad hoc analysis as needed for the business unit including potential M&A activity