Finance Director, Special Projects

Overview / About us:

Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances.  We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market. We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Strategic Consulting & Insights, Value, Access & Outcomes, Medical Strategy & Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

As part of the Finance Leadership Team, the Special Projects team takes responsibility for the company’s internal project, especially related to financial improvement and value maximization efforts. The Finance Director, Special Projects role, in coordination with the Chief Financial Officer and FP&A team, will help drive financially minded projects aimed at financial improvement within the organization and maximize enterprise value. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and project manage discrete financial center projects aimed at
  • Maximizing the enterprise value
  • Improving financial performance
  • Providing business insights and analytics
  • Improving efficiency across financial and business operations
• Lead a team of one analyst in partnership with CFO and head of FP&A to scope, scale, and deliver project
• Provide the financial model, processes, measure etc. needed to realize require financial and non-financial benefits of each project
• Partner with business leads and stake holders to influence and drive behaviors in a collaborative and professional manner
• Present readout and findings to financial and leadership teams
• Help drive other initiatives related, and potential unrelated, to said discrete projects
• Drive other analytics around (a) potential projects to drive savings or positively influence results, (b) increase efficiency, and (c) ad-hoc analysis and projects

• 7+ years of Accounting/ Finance experience, preferably in business support roles or FP&A.
• Experience in midsized professional services organization, preferably in the life science space
• Strong Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related area required.
• Experience working in matrixed environment and within multifunctional teams.
• Experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, financial planning, and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in using financial software systems and tools, preferable experience with NetSuite.
• Exceptional organization, communication, and interpersonal skill.
• Ability to advise and influence multiple stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong cultural awareness, adaptability, and confidence to operate across geographic regions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Professional gravitas, assertive and confident with a high level of personal and professional credibility, presenting to senior stakeholders.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more