Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Anika Therapeutics•Bedford, MA

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving the company’s financial planning processes, delivering high‑quality insights, and partnering with executives to shape business strategy. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and long‑range planning. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with the ability to influence decisions across the organization. We are looking for a collaborative FP&A leader who partners closely with functional leaders to deliver high‑quality financial insights and support. Brings a strong customer‑service mindset, ensuring stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and actionable information that empowers decision‑making and drives organizational performance. The successful candidate will join a team committed to provide financial support and analysis to the organization. This individual will play a key role in providing financial transparency and analysis to business leaders to assist in managing the business within budget and with few surprises.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
5–12+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial planning tools; familiarity with ERP systems, particularly with SAP and SAC Cloud.
Comfortable in implementing software tools to assist with financial reporting
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex information for non‑financial audiences.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles and financial analysis.
Need to be able to work professionally with various members of the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant advanced degree.
Experience working in biotechnology/medical technology or life sciences publicly traded company
Knowledge of BI tools (SAP Cloud, Salesforce, Tableau, etc.).
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Attention to detail with a strong grasp of the big picture
Collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder management
Initiative, ownership, and a continuous improvement orientation
Strong communication skills. Ability to influence decisions through data‑driven insights
Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively and strong organizational skills are essential
Good technical accounting knowledge and skills in cost and general accounting
Robust internal controls understanding and documentation of all financial processes and transactions

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range planning cycles.
Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into financial outcomes and actionable plans.
Provide forward‑looking insights, scenario modeling, and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
Own company‑wide financial reporting, including monthly financial performance reports, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards.
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate business performance, investments, and strategic initiatives.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings clearly to senior leadership.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial guidance and operational insights.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Accounting, Operations, HR, Sales, and Product teams to ensure alignment and financial accuracy.
Implement best‑in‑class FP&A processes, tools, and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, reporting automation, and data quality.