Finance Director

Viscadia is a leading consulting firm focused on forecasting for life sciences. We help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies make high-stakes decisions with greater clarity and confidence, with teams across the United States, Europe, and India. We are deeply committed to a vision of shared growth and success for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Director to lead the day-to-day financial management of the firm while building a scalable, technology-enabled finance and accounting function that supports a growing consulting business. This role owns financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, budgeting, close, reporting, and cash management. The Finance Director is responsible for translating financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and practice leaders. The ideal candidate has experience standing up or modernizing finance operations, implementing automation and tools, and partnering closely with consulting leaders to drive profitable growth.

Location

Arlington, VA (in-office 4 days/week)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build and communicate a clear view of the organization’s financial health, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Develop and track KPIs (e.g., utilization, realization, margin, backlog, revenue per FTE, DSO, CAC where relevant) and create executive-ready dashboards and narratives
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to consulting/practice leaders, providing decision support on pricing, staffing/margin optimization, utilization, and growth initiatives
• Lead end-to-end annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning; ensure alignment to organizational strategy
• Prepare and interpret financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Deliver comprehensive variance analysis and trend reporting with root-cause insights and recommended corrective actions
• Oversee and coordinate the monthly close process to ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Produce consolidated monthly financial statements and management reporting packages; ensure consistent definitions and reporting standards
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation to support audit readiness and scalable growth
• Own end-to-end invoicing, billing, collections, and revenue tracking to ensure timely revenue capture and strong client experience
• Monitor aging reports, credit terms, and dispute resolution; reduce DSO and mitigate credit risk
• Oversee AP processes and vendor management to ensure accurate payment processing and cost control
• Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity needs, and propose strategies to optimize cash usage, working capital, and expense timing
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and financing instruments to support operational and strategic objectives
• Lead modernization of finance operations through automation, workflow optimization, and improved reporting architecture
• Build scalable processes that reduce manual work and improve accuracy, timeliness, and visibility
• Partner cross-functionally (Operations, People, Sales/BD, Delivery) to improve financial fluency and accountability across the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred (or relevant advanced degree); CPA/CMA a plus
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, including FP&A and close/reporting ownership (consulting/professional services strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience building, scaling, or modernizing finance and accounting processes (standing up the function is a major plus)
• International experience supporting cross-border teams and multi-region operations (especially India and/or Europe) a plus
• Expert-level financial modeling skills; ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes
• Advanced Excel skills; strong facility with modern finance systems and data tools
• Solution-oriented, proactive problem solver who turns ambiguity into clear plans, priorities, and execution
• Proven ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders and executive leadership
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to ethical financial management
• Strong ownership mentality with a bias toward action, accountability, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage competing priorities
• Innovative, continuous-improvement mindset with a track record of modernizing finance processes and introducing smarter ways of working