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Location: This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.
Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week following Company policy.
About our Company:
Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.
About the Team:
We are seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a critical function within our finance organization. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this executive-level role will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy, providing insightful financial leadership to senior and executive management, and building and developing a high-performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, a deep understanding of the SaaS and/or life sciences industry, outstanding communication and executive presence, and a proven track record of driving significant business impact through financial planning and analysis. You will be a key partner to business unit leaders, influencing strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and contributing directly to the achievement of the company's long-term financial goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the FP&A function, aligning financial planning with the overall business strategy and objectives.
- Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
- Oversee the development and execution of the company's annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring robust financial models and insightful scenario analysis.
- Present comprehensive financial performance updates, strategic insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic business partner to executive leadership across various business units, providing critical financial guidance and influencing strategic decision-making on key business initiatives.
- Drive the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization, working collaboratively with business leaders to establish targets, track performance, and drive accountability.
- Lead the development of sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other significant financial initiatives.
- Identify and proactively analyze emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these insights into actionable financial strategies and recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and effective financial management across the organization.
- Lead and sponsor strategic financial projects and initiatives that support the company's growth and profitability objectives.
- Play a significant role in the development of investor relations materials, earnings call scripts, and communications with the investment community (as applicable).
- Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide financial policies and procedures.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and best practices in financial planning and analysis, and proactively share knowledge and insights across the organization.
- Participate actively in strategic planning discussions at the executive level, providing critical financial perspectives and insights to shape the company's long-term direction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is required.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant leadership experience managing and developing teams of managers and analysts.
- Proven track record of providing strategic financial leadership and influencing executive-level decision-making.
- Deep understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles, with experience in a complex, global organization.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to develop sophisticated and dynamic models for various strategic scenarios.
- Extensive experience implementing and managing financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting).
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences.
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and executive presentation skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to all levels of the organization, including the executive team and potentially the Board of Directors.
- Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the key drivers of business performance within the SaaS and/or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the executive level.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Extensive experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in [city, state]. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than [city, state] may differ based on the local market data in that region. The base salary pay range for this position is $157,000.00 to $220,000.00.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.
Note: Please be on the lookout for job scams. Medidata recruiters will never ask applicants for monetary compensation, credit card, or banking details.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is striving to build more inclusive teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it's our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.
Location: This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.
Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week following Company policy.
About our Company:
Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.
About the Team:
We are seeking a highly strategic and influential Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a critical function within our finance organization. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this executive-level role will be responsible for shaping the company's financial strategy, providing insightful financial leadership to senior and executive management, and building and developing a high-performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, a deep understanding of the SaaS and/or life sciences industry, outstanding communication and executive presence, and a proven track record of driving significant business impact through financial planning and analysis. You will be a key partner to business unit leaders, influencing strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and contributing directly to the achievement of the company's long-term financial goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic financial leadership and direction to the FP&A function, aligning financial planning with the overall business strategy and objectives.
- Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A managers and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.
- Oversee the development and execution of the company's annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, ensuring robust financial models and insightful scenario analysis.
- Present comprehensive financial performance updates, strategic insights, and recommendations to the executive leadership team.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor and strategic business partner to executive leadership across various business units, providing critical financial guidance and influencing strategic decision-making on key business initiatives.
- Drive the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) across the organization, working collaboratively with business leaders to establish targets, track performance, and drive accountability.
- Lead the development of sophisticated financial models to evaluate strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation decisions, and other significant financial initiatives.
- Identify and proactively analyze emerging business trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate these insights into actionable financial strategies and recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with Accounting, Treasury, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and effective financial management across the organization.
- Lead and sponsor strategic financial projects and initiatives that support the company's growth and profitability objectives.
- Play a significant role in the development of investor relations materials, earnings call scripts, and communications with the investment community (as applicable).
- Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide financial policies and procedures.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, macroeconomic factors, and best practices in financial planning and analysis, and proactively share knowledge and insights across the organization.
- Participate actively in strategic planning discussions at the executive level, providing critical financial perspectives and insights to shape the company's long-term direction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is required.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant leadership experience managing and developing teams of managers and analysts.
- Proven track record of providing strategic financial leadership and influencing executive-level decision-making.
- Deep understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles, with experience in a complex, global organization.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to develop sophisticated and dynamic models for various strategic scenarios.
- Extensive experience implementing and managing financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting).
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences.
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and executive presentation skills, with a proven ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to all levels of the organization, including the executive team and potentially the Board of Directors.
- Strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the key drivers of business performance within the SaaS and/or life sciences industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at the executive level.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives simultaneously.
- Extensive experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in [city, state]. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than [city, state] may differ based on the local market data in that region. The base salary pay range for this position is $157,000.00 to $220,000.00.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.
Note: Please be on the lookout for job scams. Medidata recruiters will never ask applicants for monetary compensation, credit card, or banking details.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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Inclusion Statement
As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is striving to build more inclusive teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it's our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of financial planning analysis jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, with an MBA preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Experience with enterprise planning tools such as Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or Hyperion
- Demonstrated ability to present financial insights to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- CPA or CFA designation is a common differentiator for senior-level candidates
Tips for Your Director Of Financial Planning Analysis Job Search
Quantify your FP&A impact precisely
Hiring managers for director-level FP&A roles want to see the scale you've worked at. Replace vague phrases with specific outcomes: budget size you owned, forecast accuracy you improved, or cost savings you identified through variance analysis.
Highlight cross-functional influence on your resume
Directors of financial planning and analysis are expected to partner with operations, sales, and the C-suite, not just crunch numbers. Show concrete examples of business decisions you shaped by translating financial models into executive-level recommendations.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of financial planning analysis openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by planning cycle stage
Companies post director of FP&A roles most heavily before annual planning cycles. If a posting mentions building out a new planning function or replacing a departing leader, the hiring timeline is usually compressed, making a fast, tailored application more competitive.
Prepare a modeling case study for interviews
Many director-level FP&A interviews include a take-home or live modeling exercise. Practice building a three-statement model or scenario analysis quickly and cleanly, because interviewers assess both your technical output and how you explain your assumptions to a non-finance audience.
Negotiate beyond base salary in your offer
Director of FP&A offers frequently include short-term incentive targets and equity. Before accepting, confirm what percentage of your bonus is discretionary versus tied to company performance, and ask how the equity vesting schedule compares to industry norms for your sector.
Director Of Financial Planning Analysis Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of financial planning analysiss?
The companies hiring the most director of financial planning analysiss right now include KBR, Experian, and Roblox, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Healthcare systems, large technology companies, and diversified financial services firms tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many director of financial planning analysis jobs are remote?
About 62% of director of financial planning analysis openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the strong demand for senior finance talent regardless of location. Strategic planning and business partnering sub-functions tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles that require close collaboration with on-site operations or manufacturing teams are more often in-person.
How do you become a director of financial planning analysis?
Start with a finance or accounting degree and build your foundation in financial reporting or corporate finance. Progress through FP&A analyst and senior analyst roles where you develop modeling and forecasting skills. Take on manager-level responsibility for a planning function, earn exposure to executive reporting, and demonstrate that you can lead a team and influence business decisions with financial data.
Can you get hired as a director of financial planning analysis without direct FP&A experience?
It is uncommon but possible if you have strong adjacent experience. Candidates from investment banking, management consulting, or controllership who have built financial models and presented to senior leadership have made the transition. The key is showing that you understand the full planning cycle, can manage a team, and can translate complex analysis into clear business recommendations for non-finance partners.
What does the director of financial planning analysis interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your leadership experience and FP&A philosophy, and then a panel round with finance peers and cross-functional stakeholders. Many companies add a technical assessment, either a take-home modeling exercise or a live case study. Final rounds often include a meeting with the CFO or another C-suite leader who will rely on your output.
Where can I find and apply to director of financial planning analysis jobs?
You can find and apply to director of financial planning analysis jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and sector preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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