Director, Commercial FP&A

DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL FP&A:

The Commercial Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director will serve as a key member of the finance & accounting team and reports to the Chimerix Chief Financial Officer. This leadership position plays a significant role in Financial Planning & Analysis, revenue recognition, process development, capital management and financial reporting.

Oversees Commercial FP&A activities for Chimerix. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Highly self-motivated and capable of driving advancement of numerous financial activities simultaneously. Identifies and initiates tasks, sets goals for completion, creates timelines and monitors progress to ensure completion. Strong sense of urgency to meet business financial needs. A positive, “hands-on” approach to the position. Demonstrated ability to react and respond professionally to changing priorities and timelines. Demonstrated success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment. Strategic thinker with a logical approach to problem solving. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both written and oral and work independently with a high level of attention to detail is critical.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics. MBA or CPA a plus.
• 15 years of progressive finance experience
• 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
• 5 years of experience in a commercial pharmaceutical or biotech organization including interactions with commercial operations, prior launch experience a plus
• Significant budgeting and forecasting experience especially as it relates to commercial sales in the pharmaceutical or biotech fields
• Strong working knowledge of pharmaceutical or biotech revenue related topics such as revenue recognition, gross to net, government pricing, discounts, rebates, forecasting, etc.
• Strong control orientation, with proven hands-on experience in leading and enhancing financial controls
• Strong problem solving and creative skills, the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Excellent spoken and written communication and experience partnering with an executive team, especially as it relates to communicating financial data
• Experience in entrepreneurial environments and in the creation of metrics (KPIs) as well as setting, measuring, and enforcing financial and operational standards
• A proven performer who is motivated, focused, passionate, and inspires confidence in employees and senior management