Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job SummaryThe 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.
*This position requires working onsite 3 days per week at our U.S. headquarters in Lake Zurich, IL.
*This position does not offer visa sponsorship either now or in the future.
• Salary Range: $170,000-200,000
• Position is eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan with a target of 16% of the base salary.
• Position is eligible to participate in our medium-term incentive plan.
• Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

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.

Job 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.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.