[Remote] Finance Director, Client Finance at The Lockwood Group, LLC

Remote

The Lockwood Group, LLC Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Communications, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical DeviceIndustries

Requirements

  • High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
  • Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders at all seniority levels across functional teams
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail and ability to operate under pressure in complex environments
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance financial rigor and client service excellence
  • Analytical thinker who proactively anticipates changes
  • Clear communicator with strong presentation and writing skills. Ability to achieve buy-in when communicating changes. Strong executive presence
  • Independent problem solver and critical thinker; always looking for creative solutions

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial oversight and performance management across client accounts
  • Serve as a key point of contact for finance-related client discussions
  • Partner with business leads to provide financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
  • Present financial performance and strategic insights to account teams or senior management
  • Provide strategic financial insights tailored to each client's operational and commercial needs, ensuring compliance with financial policies and client contract terms
  • Oversee revenue recognition and overage deferral process
  • Support commercial activities, including client pricing (rate cards, RFP responses) and SOWs
  • Foster collaboration between client finance, accounting, account management, and biz dev
  • Develop and enhance complex financial models, reporting templates, and processes to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency and support strategic initiatives
  • Lead continuous improvement of financial processes and infrastructure
  • Analyze and translate financial data reviews into actionable insights, and strategic recommendations to leadership and support internal account teams
  • Ensure expectations are met for internal and client reporting processes by maintaining ongoing communication with account team members, and troubleshooting as necessary
  • Provide training where necessary to ensure best practices are followed

Skills

Financial Planning
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Pricing
Financial Analysis
Commercial Strategy
Revenue Recognition
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.
Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.
Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.
Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.
Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.
Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.
Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI