Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description

The mission of ArisGlobal is to empower life science organizations to deliver breakthroughs faster, more accurately, and with greater precision. ArisGlobal's software, services, and technologies are essential to the delivery of life-saving medications. As an industry leader, ArisGlobal offers software as a service for Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, and Medical Affairs. Our products are utilized by 40 out of 50 major biopharmaceutical companies. Among our clients are four out of five of the world's most advanced global pharmaceutical companies and nine government-health authorities, including the FDA, Health Canada, and the National Medical Products Administration.

ArisGlobal boasts a worldwide presence with offices located in Boston, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Tokyo, Shanghai, and India, At ArisGlobal, we are distinguished by the high caliber of our team and by our passion for creativity and innovation. We pride ourselves on our welcoming and supportive corporate culture, which is inclusive of all Team Members. Our challenging projects are complemented by flexible work locations and competitive salaries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the company’s global FP&A function and to serve as a key thought partner to the executive leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for financial strategy, planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support across the organization. We are looking for a detail-oriented leader who can translate complex financial data into clear insights that drive growth, profitability and long-term value creation. This role reports to the President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and works closely with senior leaders across Finance, Operations, Sales, Product and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the company’s FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario modeling.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and support key business decisions.
• Own the annual rolling forecast processes, ensuring accuracy, rigor, and alignment with business priorities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate growth initiatives, investments, pricing strategies, and capital allocation.
• Deliver clear, actionable management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards for our Executive team.
• Analyze business performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Partner with functional leaders to improve cost management and financial efficiency.
• Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and synergy tracking, as applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, and data quality to support a growing and evolving organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance, with leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into business insight.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Your Experience

• Experience in SaaS or technology environments.
• Prior experience working with Boards, investors, or private equity partners.
• Experience scaling FP&A processes in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

ArisGlobal proudly offers an Impressive Package of Compensation and Benefits. The following benefits are available for full-time Team Members in the United States. Other benefits may apply to Team Members in other countries. Some of these include:

• 401(k) ADP: 3% match
• Cigna health, dental, vision: day one
• Paid maternity + paternity leave
• Employee referral program – cash bonus’
• PTO (18 days) + Holidays (10 days) = 28 days year-one!
• Optional FSA + HSA's, Non-med insurances + Teledoc + more…

ArisGlobal is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with offices located in more than 9 countries around the world. Please check out our website/LinkedIn to find out more information about the organization and other available positions.

*ArisGlobal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class.