Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

IQVIA•Durham, NC

About The Position

Directs financial planning and accounting practices including: budgeting, costing, financial analysis, and long range forecasting for the Company, a global/regional function(s) or a large market. Partners with the business supported, providing subject matter expertise and direction on financial and accounting issues. Essential Functions Understands business partner/client markets and translates strategy into proactive plans to enable successful achievement of business results. Ensures that the recording, measurement and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal IQVIA corporate policies and procedures, government regulations and local business/functional requirements. Develops specific business metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes. Directs all aspects of planning and estimation processes related to annual budgeting and strategic plans as well as monthly forecasts. Develops strategies and executes financial systems improvements May develop pricing strategies, policies and analysis. Provides monthly financial reporting to constituencies. May serve as key focal point between the head of the business/function supported and the regional CFO to ensure the business/function is synchronized with the regional plan. Ensures achievement of business/functional financial targets by monitoring spending, providing insight and early warning. Identifies and monitors areas of risk and/or opportunity and their financial impact on the business/function. Reviews and analyzes new business initiatives and investments to ensure that they conform with IQVIA and local, if applicable, strategic vision and achieve or exceed minimum return on investment requirements. Builds, develops and provides leadership within a finance team. May support reporting and information flow for company communications to Board of Directors, shareholders and investment community. May provide analytical and information support for Investor Relations, Board of Directors, Legal, Tax and Treasury. May identify and monitor areas of operational risk and/or opportunity. May manage additional functions, e.g. administration, facilities, payroll. May consolidate and report financial results for an area. May manage HR, legal, IT, tax and treasury specific financial analysis. Qualifications Other

Requirements

Graduate degree or equivalent - in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management
Nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in business analysis, accounting and finance.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Knowledge of financial systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus.
Proven record of results working with senior management in a consultative business approach.
Strong project management skills and the ability to translate business issues into financial requirements.
Ability to influence outcomes.
Technical proficiency with financial application software is essential.
High level of integrity and self-confidence.

Nice To Haves

CPA - Certified Public Accountant
CPA or other professional financial certification

Responsibilities

Understands business partner/client markets and translates strategy into proactive plans to enable successful achievement of business results.
Ensures that the recording, measurement and reporting of all financial transactions adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal IQVIA corporate policies and procedures, government regulations and local business/functional requirements.
Develops specific business metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes.
Directs all aspects of planning and estimation processes related to annual budgeting and strategic plans as well as monthly forecasts.
Develops strategies and executes financial systems improvements
May develop pricing strategies, policies and analysis.
Provides monthly financial reporting to constituencies.
May serve as key focal point between the head of the business/function supported and the regional CFO to ensure the business/function is synchronized with the regional plan.
Ensures achievement of business/functional financial targets by monitoring spending, providing insight and early warning.
Identifies and monitors areas of risk and/or opportunity and their financial impact on the business/function.
Reviews and analyzes new business initiatives and investments to ensure that they conform with IQVIA and local, if applicable, strategic vision and achieve or exceed minimum return on investment requirements.
Builds, develops and provides leadership within a finance team.
May support reporting and information flow for company communications to Board of Directors, shareholders and investment community.
May provide analytical and information support for Investor Relations, Board of Directors, Legal, Tax and Treasury.
May identify and monitor areas of operational risk and/or opportunity.
May manage additional functions, e.g. administration, facilities, payroll.
May consolidate and report financial results for an area.
May manage HR, legal, IT, tax and treasury specific financial analysis.