Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU

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Job Description

About this Role:
The Chief Financial Officer, Global Oncology Business Unit (OBU), will be accountable for understanding the company’s goals and how to achieve them through value creation. This role involves partnering with other functional areas, requiring a broad understanding of business requirements and the ability to develop and implement solutions.

Skills:
The candidate should understand financial modeling techniques analyzing key business variables such as price/volume, product line profitability, and wholesaler/chain pricing. Knowledge of financial valuation principles like NPV, discount rate, ROI, and decision tree analysis is essential. Technical skills in GAAP, IFRS, SOX, J-SOX, internal controls, tax issues, and financial reporting are important.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Executive Management team, reporting to the President, Global Oncology, with a matrixed relationship to the Global CFO. Responsible for financial planning, accounting, reporting, strategic planning, deal analysis, and investor relations.
• Assess business risks, develop action plans, and ensure solutions are implemented. Review analyses prepared by staff and identify opportunities for profit improvement and ROI maximization.
• Lead the business with confidence, reinforce company values, maintain effective internal communications, foster teamwork, and provide leadership.
• Oversee financial planning, monthly close, managerial reporting, revenue controlling, and contracts & pricing.
• Establish and maintain country and brand P&Ls, managing multi-country responsibilities (US, Japan, 8 European countries) and local teams.
• Ensure budgets and expenditures align with strategy, oversee financial reporting, and communicate with other divisions.
• Drive KPIs, monitor budget variances, and collaborate with other business units and corporate functions, especially Global Finance.
• Work closely with direct reports to ensure strategic thinking, forecasting accuracy, tactical execution, talent development, and a high-performance environment.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance; MBA or MS preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in process improvements, working across organizational levels, and in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings preferred.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and M&A activities.
• Strong management, analytical skills, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Boston, MA
Salary Range: $304,000 - $418,000
Includes incentives, health benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Actual salary depends on experience and qualifications.

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