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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.
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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LI-Hybrid
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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Gather transcripts, CPA or CFA certifications, and promotion records before outreach. PERM requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the posted role, so gaps in your credential file slow the entire labor certification process.
Target companies with dedicated treasury or finance functions
Publicly traded companies, private equity-backed firms, and large healthcare systems regularly sponsor Director-level finance roles because they have in-house HR and legal teams experienced with PERM filings and I-140 petitions.
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Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job title and location before signing. DOL assigns a wage level to every PERM application, and a mismatch between your offered salary and the certified wage can invalidate the filing.
Confirm your employer files PERM promptly after your start date
PERM has no statutory filing deadline, but your priority date is set on the day DOL receives the application. Delays of 12 to 24 months after hiring are common; negotiate a clear filing timeline in writing before you accept the role.
Green Card Director Of Financial Planning Analysis: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Director-level FP&A positions typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, and most employers post them requiring a master's degree or MBA. A master's degree requirement makes the role EB-2 eligible, which means your employer skips the EB-3 skilled worker queue and files directly under the advanced-degree professional category with USCIS.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. The process is longer: your employer completes a DOL-supervised recruitment phase, files PERM, then petitions USCIS on your behalf. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are current or nearly current, meaning the wait is far shorter than many candidates expect.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Director of FP&A?
Your employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This involves posting the role through specific channels over a defined period, documenting applicant reviews, and submitting the PERM application to DOL. The process typically takes six to eighteen months before DOL certification, after which your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for finance director roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Director of Financial Planning and Analysis openings filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already navigated PERM filings for similar roles cuts your risk of accepting an offer from an employer who is unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to commit to the filing timeline.
Can my employer use O*NET data to define the job requirements in my PERM application?
Yes. DOL expects PERM job descriptions to align with the occupational definition in O*NET for the corresponding Standard Occupational Classification code. For Director of Financial Planning and Analysis roles, the O*NET profile informs what duties and educational requirements are considered standard, which affects how your employer drafts the job description and which wage level DOL assigns to the position.