Summary

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the US Region with direct responsibility for the IV-Solutions and Nutrition business units, through the management of planning and reporting activities. The Director, FP&A is a key strategic leader and financial steward, deeply embedded within the business to influence and drive value creation outcomes. This role moves beyond traditional financial reporting to act as a key collaborator with business leadership, leveraging financial expertise and strategic insight to shape decisions impacting growth, profitability, cash flow, and productivity. The successful candidate will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies, challenge assumptions, and foster a culture of financial accountability across the organization.

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the US Region with direct responsibility for the IV-Solutions and Nutrition business units, through the management of planning and reporting activities. The Director, FP&A is a key strategic leader and financial steward, deeply embedded within the business to influence and drive value creation outcomes. This role moves beyond traditional financial reporting to act as a key collaborator with business leadership, leveraging financial expertise and strategic insight to shape decisions impacting growth, profitability, cash flow, and productivity. The successful candidate will translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies, challenge assumptions, and foster a culture of financial accountability across the organization.

This role will have frequent contact with all levels of the Finance organization and ELT. This role will have 3-4 direct reports including Manager level, senior professionals, and professionals.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning for business units IV-Solutions and Nutrition management teams.
Present information and interact with all levels of employees including Senior Leadership CEO, President, EC members, Vice Presidents, etc.
Act as a business partner and provides financial analysis and information to the organization to guide and support their business decisions with mid- and long-term impact.
Oversee monthly management reporting for the business units, including KPIs identifying significant variances and providing recommendations to executive leadership to achieve targets.
Responsible for review and submission of monthly corporate management packages, including sales and Key Figures to Region, BU and Corporate Finance.
Drive system and reporting process improvements and become a subject matter expert in our reporting and planning systems.
Oversee the preparation of forecast and annual budgets. Coordinate communication of Region/BU/Corporate guidance, timelines and correspondence to business units.
Support the US Region in preparation of forecast and budgets including monthly management reporting.
Analyze plan and forecast assumptions; input and assess risks/opportunities. Make recommendations to business partners to align with targets.
Select, assign, and develop qualified staff to effectively carry out Finance function and provide for the continuity of the managerial and specialized skills.
Responsible for staff management and employee development through mentoring, coaching, training, empowerment, and recognition utilizing the Performance Management Process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or related field.
MBA, CPA, CMA a plus.
10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years of management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Teams, SharePoint.
Ability to effectively influence and drive consensus with diverse stakeholders; demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
The Company's primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Benefits

401(k) with company contributions
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Employee assistance program
Medical, dental & vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness program

Company overview

Fresenius Kabi USA is a leading global healthcare company and a subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi AG, specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical technologies. Headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, the company operates as a comprehensive provider of essential medicines and technologies for critically and chronically ill patients. With over 43,000 employees globally and a presence in more than 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi USA focuses on four complementary business areas: Biopharma (biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology), Pharma (IV drugs and infusion therapy), Medical Nutrition, and MedTech. The company's extensive portfolio includes injectable drugs, delivery systems, advanced transfusion medicine, cell therapy technologies, clinical nutrition products, and infusion devices. Serving hospitals, long-term care facilities, alternate care sites, and clinics, Fresenius Kabi USA is committed to providing high-quality, lifesaving medicines and technologies while driving healthcare transformation through innovation and patient-centric solutions.