Finance Strategy, Office of the CFO (Remote)

Job Title: Finance Strategy, Office of the CFO

Location: Remote 

Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy.

About our Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow u

Position Overview

We are seeking a sharp, execution-focused professional to join the Office of the CFO, supporting strategic alignment, cross-functional projects, and finance communications for the Chief Financial Officer. This role sits at the center of Finance, working closely with FP&A,Accounting, and business unit teams to help drive the company's strategic and financial planning cycle, coordinate cross-functional initiatives on the CFO's behalf, and prepare clear, polished materials for leadership, board, and company-wide audiences. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong writer, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to learn the business quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in driving follow-through on strategic priorities across the finance organization.

• Assist in developing and maintaining the company's strategic plan, working with FP&A and business partners to track progress against targets and milestones.

• Help prepare content and materials for CFO-level governance, including leadership team meetings, offsites, quarterly business reviews, and board materials.

• Support cross-functional projects on the CFO's behalf, coordinating timelines, tracking action items, and following up with stakeholders across Finance, Strategy, Sales, and R&D.

• Contribute to organizational finance messaging, helping draft board narratives, investor materials, all-hands content, and internal communications.

• Provide coordination support for M&A and corporate development activity, including tracking diligence workstreams and organizing materials in partnership with Corporate Development and Legal.

• Help prepare the CFO for internal and external engagements, including briefing documents, talking points, and Q&A preparation.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operating rhythm within the finance organization, and support the resulting improvements.

• Build relationships across the CFO's direct reports and their teams to help keep cross-functional work moving and flag issues that need attention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a quantitative, scientific, or analytical field of study is a plus. MBA or other advanced degree is a plus but not required.

• Comfort operating across unfamiliar or cross-industry topics and quickly getting up to speed on new subject matter, rather than deep prior exposure to technology or SaaS specifically.

• Working knowledge of corporate finance fundamentals, including financial planning and reporting; familiarity with SaaS metrics is a plus and can be developed on the job.

• Strong structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous questions and build clear frameworks and recommendations.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and follow through independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing executive-ready presentations and materials under tight timelines.

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable summaries.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams and levels.

As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. 

• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the NYC Metro Area is  $114,750.00 to 153,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the California Bay Area is $121,500.00 to 162,000.00 
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the Boston Metro Area is $113,250.00 to 151,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in Texas or Ohio is $101,250.00 to 135,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in all other locations within the United States is $102,750.00 to 137,000.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, family leave, flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

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