Sr. Director, Head of Strategic FP&A

Zoetis • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

19h

About The Position

The Sr. Director, Head of Strategic FP&A is a critical member of Zoetis’ Corporate Finance leadership team, responsible for translating corporate strategy into disciplined financial plans, capital allocation decisions, and long-term value creation. The role reports into the Vice President, Head of Corporate FP&A and serves as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, integrating scenario modeling, risk assessment, and financial analytics to inform key decisions and trade-offs. Partnering closely with FP&A, Strategy, BD/M&A, and business leaders, the Sr. Director ensures financial rigor, aligned assumptions, and consistent narratives across internal decision-making, Board discussions, and external communications. This leader owns the long-range planning framework, drives continuous improvement in strategic FP&A capabilities, and plays a central role in shaping executive- and Board-level financial narratives, with high visibility and regular interaction with senior executives. Overall, the role is pivotal in transforming FP&A into a strategic powerhouse, shaping the company’s long-term direction and creating a unified narrative for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; Master’s, MBA or advanced credential (CPA, CFA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant work experience
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in financial modeling (Excel), written analysis, and effective PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems, including S4/HANA, Anaplan, HFM, Essbase, OneStream, or comparable platforms.
• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities; skilled at collaborating and influencing across all organizational levels.
• Strong narrative and storytelling capabilities—able to craft compelling data-driven presentations and business cases for leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating on enterprise strategy design and operational execution at scale.
• Proven ability to lead impactful change initiatives, extracting meaningful insights from analytics and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong record of partnering with and influencing matrixed teams and senior business leaders.
• Energetic, self-directed, and resilient leader who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and autonomously manages complex, competing priorities.
• Decisive and accountable; takes ownership and drives results within area of responsibility.
• Superior time management skills with a track record of producing results under tight deadlines.
• Proven commitment to developing high-performing teams; excels in coaching, mentoring, evaluating, and ensuring succession for key finance talent.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership Translate corporate strategy into measurable financial targets, multi-year financial plans, and clear resource implications.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership, providing insight on trade-offs, risks, and value creation opportunities.
• Long-Range Planning & Scenario Analysis Own the company’s long-range planning (LRP) process, including development of scenario models, sensitivities, and an integrated risk framework.
• Ensure benefits and financial impacts of near-term initiatives are accurately reflected in the long-range outlook.
• Continuously refine assumptions and methodologies to improve forecast accuracy and strategic relevance.
• Capital Allocation & Investment Governance Drive enterprise capital allocation and resource roadmap, including multi-year capex planning and investment prioritization.
• Establish financial frameworks to evaluate investment cases, portfolio optimization opportunities, and ROI tracking.
• Support disciplined decision-making across organic investments, innovation, and inorganic growth initiatives.
• Strategic Partnerships & Growth Enablement Partner with Strategy, BD/M&A, VMRD, and Product Development to identify and evaluate future growth engines.
• Critical liaison role between these functions and various finance functions on business cases, valuation, synergy modeling, and post-investment performance tracking.
• Enable portfolio decisions through clear financial insights and data-driven recommendations.
• FP&A Transformation & Analytics Lead FP&A continuous improvement initiatives, including process redesign, automation, and advanced data analytics.
• Champion scalable tools, standardized processes, and enhanced reporting to improve speed, accuracy, and insight.
• Elevate the FP&A function from reporting to proactive, strategic decision support.
• Executive, Board & Governance Support Develop high-quality materials for the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, including long-range plans, strategic initiatives, and earnings.
• Clearly communicate complex financial concepts and scenarios to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Enterprise Alignment & Forecasting Integrity Partner closely with Corporate FP&A to ensure data consistency, aligned assumptions, and a unified forecasting ecosystem across the enterprise.
• Maintain strong governance over financial models, metrics, and planning processes.
• Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing FP&A talent.
• Influence without authority across functions and senior stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement Champion a culture where FP&A is seen as a strategic partner across the business, elevating the function’s role from financial stewardship to enterprise value architect

Benefits

• This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation
• This position is also eligible for long-term incentives
• In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees