What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, FP&A position at Norstella?
Company: Norstella
Location: Remote, United States
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2025
Employment Type: Full Time
Job ID: R-892
Description
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.
Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.
Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients
As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Job Description
Norstella is looking for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join the team as a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). In this key role, you will enhance financial tools, business modeling, and planning processes while addressing strategic challenges, including aligning ARR and revenue, refining key financial metrics, and standardizing reporting cadences.
This position offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a high-growth SaaS environment. By delivering actionable financial insights, you will help drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the scalability and success of the organization. Our ideal candidate is a skilled problem-solver with exceptional analytical abilities who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a lasting impact.
Job Responsibilities
Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address:[email protected]
Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
Location: Remote, United States
Date Posted: Feb 16, 2025
Employment Type: Full Time
Job ID: R-892
Description
At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.
Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.
Each Organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) Delivers Must-have Answers For Critical Strategic And Commercial Decision-making. Together, Via Our Market-leading Brands, We Help Our Clients
- Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle
- Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market
- MMIT – identify barrier to patient access
- Panalgo – turn data into insight faster
- The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics
As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.
Job Description
Norstella is looking for an experienced and motivated finance professional to join the team as a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). In this key role, you will enhance financial tools, business modeling, and planning processes while addressing strategic challenges, including aligning ARR and revenue, refining key financial metrics, and standardizing reporting cadences.
This position offers the exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in a high-growth SaaS environment. By delivering actionable financial insights, you will help drive strategic decision-making and contribute to the scalability and success of the organization. Our ideal candidate is a skilled problem-solver with exceptional analytical abilities who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a lasting impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial board packages with key metrics and commentary to guide strategic decision-making
- Analyze financial results to identify trends and actionable insights that improve operational efficiency
- Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting
- Partner with department heads to optimize resource allocation and budgetary controls
- Implement standardized reporting cadences to improve clarity and alignment across teams
- Identify and address process gaps to enhance transparency and drive efficiency improvements
- Strengthen internal expertise in financial models and reporting frameworks to ensure scalability and teamwide proficiency
- Support senior leadership with ad-hoc analyses and insights for strategic initiatives
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
- Experience: 3 years of prior experience, ideally in FP&A at a high-growth private equity backed SaaS company
- Technical Skills: Experience with tools like Power BI, FCCS, Oracle/Adaptive Planning, and ERP/CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite & Salesforce) is highly desirable
- Analytical Expertise: Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and reconciling financial metrics, including ARR calculations
- Process Improvement: Strong ability to create scalable processes, align cross-functional teams, and implement best practices in reporting and planning
- Ethics and Confidentiality: High standards of integrity and confidentiality when managing sensitive information
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for presenting complex data in a clear, actionable manner
- Problem-Solving: Creative and proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial challenges
- Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.
All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address:[email protected]
Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
