Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc•Chicago, IL

9h•$85,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support financial planning, forecasting, business analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner with leaders in Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Functions to provide financial insights that drive performance and support Meitheal's continued growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling capabilities, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Requirements

4–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial roles.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting processes.
Prior experience working with cross-functional business teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Strong PowerPoint presentation development capabilities.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred.
Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
MBA, CPA, CFA, or progress towards certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes.
Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.
Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key business drivers and variances.
Partner with department leaders to develop accurate forecasts and spending plans.
Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.
Analyze financial and business trends to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive-level presentations.
Support development of dashboards and KPI reporting tools.
Support forecasting and analysis of product sales, gross-to-net adjustments, pricing, and profitability.
Analyze market trends, customer performance, and competitive dynamics impacting business results.
Assist in evaluating new product opportunities, product launches, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
Provide ad hoc analysis to support Commercial and Business Development teams.
Build financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
Support ROI, NPV, and scenario analyses related to product investments, partnerships, and licensing opportunities.
Evaluate financial implications of operational and commercial decisions.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership.
Ensure financial data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms.
Support month-end and quarter-end financial review processes.
Assist with Board and executive reporting materials as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial processes.
Support automation and enhancement of reporting tools and financial systems.
Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.