Finance Director

Avalere Health•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Director is the senior finance leader for the capability, responsible for driving financial performance, commercial effectiveness, operational discipline and governance. As a key member of the capability leadership team, the role partners closely with client, operational and capability leaders to support profitable growth, optimise performance and ensure strong financial stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
Experience within marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments.
Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering.
Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a multi-brand, multi-entity or global agency environment.
Experience supporting resource-based or project-driven businesses.
Familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives.
PE backed company experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team, providing insight and challenge on strategic, commercial and operational decisions.
Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities.
Act as the key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring alignment on budgets, forecasts, reporting requirements and business initiatives.
Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning for the capability.
Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and overall commercial performance.
Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle, including contract review, revenue recognition, forecasting and billing.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations and action plans to improve performance.
Support an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end close activities.
Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with US GAAP, company policies and regulatory requirements.
Lead local audit, tax and statutory compliance activities and serve as the senior finance escalation point for the capability.
Promote a culture of accountability, governance and sound financial management.
Lead cash forecasting and working capital management to maximise cash generation and liquidity.
Partner with client teams to improve working capital -through billing, collections and receivables performance while controlling expenditure and reducing aged debt.
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, creating clear accountability and development opportunities.
Foster collaboration across finance, operations and client-facing teams.
Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices across finance processes.

Benefits

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
life insurance
disability coverage
medical, dental, and vision plans
flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
one personal well-being day
9 public holidays
gifted end-of-year holidays
early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
free counselling through our employee assistance program
personalized health support
enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave
fertility policies
continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.