Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (linaclotide) the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide a next-generation long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs.
The Senior Manager FP&A is responsible for driving companywide financial planning leading core FP&A cycles and overseeing the systems that enable enterprise financial reporting and analytics. This role partners closely across Finance Accounting IT and global business teams to deliver accurate insightful financial information and equip senior leadership with the tools and analysis required for informed decisionmaking. The role also serves as the owner of the companys management reporting tools ensuring data integrity system optimization and seamless integration of planning reporting and forecasting activities. This role will report to the Senior Director FP&A.
A successful candidate for this role is a proactive selfstarter who brings deep knowledge of financial reporting best practices and strong understanding of financial operations. They independently lead complex financial system management continually assess processes and implement improvements as business needs and technologies evolve. This individual demonstrates strong problemsolving skills an entrepreneurial and solutionsoriented mindset and the ability to work crossfunctionally to raise issues deliver insights and drive efficiencies. They communicate clearly and concisely with peers business partners and senior leadership consistently elevating the quality and impact of FP&A across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly FP&A processes including financial consolidation variance analysis and preparation of management and board review materials
- Own the company-wide annual operating plan and midyear forecast processes ensuring alignment with strategic priorities across global functions
- Partner with Commercial and R&D finance partners to understand and consolidate financial results and drivers
- Serve as the companys FP&A Systems leader owning Adaptive Insights and acting as the primary liaison with IT to ensure integration with SAP Cloud
- Leverage financial tools and systems to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for departments including Adaptive SAP Cloud and Alanda and champion automation and process improvements to enhance insight and reduce manual effort
- Develop and oversee financial models including adhoc analyses business case development cost optimization assessments to support tactical and strategic decisions
- Support integration activities related to acquisitions including FP&A process alignment financial systems integration and consolidation of planning models
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA MS Finance or CPA/CFA preferred.
- 810 years of progressive FP&A experience including ownership of budgeting forecasting financial modeling and executivelevel financial analytics.
- Strong experience with financial systems (Adaptive Insights strongly preferred SAP preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead companywide planning processes including annual operating plans forecasts longrange planning and crossfunctional reviews.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with a track record of supporting strategic decisions business cases partnerships and/or M&Arelated financial assessments.
- Strong understanding of P&L balance sheet and cash flow mechanics and how they interact across Commercial G&A and R&D functions.
- Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership communicate complex financial information clearly and influence decisionmaking.
- Experience working in environments requiring SOX compliance financial controls and crossfunctional collaboration with Accounting IT and business partners.
- Proven ability to drive process automation system optimization and continuous improvement within FP&A workflows.
Ironwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $148000K - $176715. The actual base salary will depend in part on the successful candidates qualifications for the role including education and experience. Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical dental vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (linaclotide) the U.S. branded prescription market leader for ad...
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is a leading global gastrointestinal (GI) healthcare company on a mission to advance the treatment of GI diseases and redefine the standard of care for GI patients. We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (linaclotide) the U.S. branded prescription market leader for adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation or chronic idiopathic constipation. Ironwood is also advancing apraglutide a next-generation long-acting synthetic GLP-2 analog being developed for rare gastrointestinal diseases including short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure as well as several earlier stage assets. Building upon our history of GI innovation we keep patients at the heart of our R&D and commercialization efforts to reduce the burden of GI diseases and address significant unmet needs.
The Senior Manager FP&A is responsible for driving companywide financial planning leading core FP&A cycles and overseeing the systems that enable enterprise financial reporting and analytics. This role partners closely across Finance Accounting IT and global business teams to deliver accurate insightful financial information and equip senior leadership with the tools and analysis required for informed decisionmaking. The role also serves as the owner of the companys management reporting tools ensuring data integrity system optimization and seamless integration of planning reporting and forecasting activities. This role will report to the Senior Director FP&A.
A successful candidate for this role is a proactive selfstarter who brings deep knowledge of financial reporting best practices and strong understanding of financial operations. They independently lead complex financial system management continually assess processes and implement improvements as business needs and technologies evolve. This individual demonstrates strong problemsolving skills an entrepreneurial and solutionsoriented mindset and the ability to work crossfunctionally to raise issues deliver insights and drive efficiencies. They communicate clearly and concisely with peers business partners and senior leadership consistently elevating the quality and impact of FP&A across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead quarterly FP&A processes including financial consolidation variance analysis and preparation of management and board review materials
- Own the company-wide annual operating plan and midyear forecast processes ensuring alignment with strategic priorities across global functions
- Partner with Commercial and R&D finance partners to understand and consolidate financial results and drivers
- Serve as the companys FP&A Systems leader owning Adaptive Insights and acting as the primary liaison with IT to ensure integration with SAP Cloud
- Leverage financial tools and systems to prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for departments including Adaptive SAP Cloud and Alanda and champion automation and process improvements to enhance insight and reduce manual effort
- Develop and oversee financial models including adhoc analyses business case development cost optimization assessments to support tactical and strategic decisions
- Support integration activities related to acquisitions including FP&A process alignment financial systems integration and consolidation of planning models
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA MS Finance or CPA/CFA preferred.
- 810 years of progressive FP&A experience including ownership of budgeting forecasting financial modeling and executivelevel financial analytics.
- Strong experience with financial systems (Adaptive Insights strongly preferred SAP preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead companywide planning processes including annual operating plans forecasts longrange planning and crossfunctional reviews.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with a track record of supporting strategic decisions business cases partnerships and/or M&Arelated financial assessments.
- Strong understanding of P&L balance sheet and cash flow mechanics and how they interact across Commercial G&A and R&D functions.
- Ability to partner effectively with senior leadership communicate complex financial information clearly and influence decisionmaking.
- Experience working in environments requiring SOX compliance financial controls and crossfunctional collaboration with Accounting IT and business partners.
- Proven ability to drive process automation system optimization and continuous improvement within FP&A workflows.
Ironwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Ironwood currently anticipates that the initial base salary for this position could range from between $148000K - $176715. The actual base salary will depend in part on the successful candidates qualifications for the role including education and experience. Ironwood offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to eligible employees including Restricted Stock Unit awards; eligibility to participate in either a bonus or sales incentive program; company-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions; eligibility for medical dental vision and prescription drug benefits; wellness stipends; and a generous vacation/holiday schedule.
#LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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