Talent.com
Avalere Health
Finance DirectorAvalere Health • Washington DC
Finance Director

Finance Director

Avalere Health • Washington DC
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
About Avalere HealthUnited by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere. Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, , and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources. Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs. We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves. We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.About The Role

The Finance Director is the senior finance leader for the capability, responsible for driving financial performance, commercial effectiveness, operational discipline and governance. As a key member of the capability leadership team, the role partners closely with client, operational and capability leaders to support profitable growth, optimise performance and ensure strong financial stewardship.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

  • Serve as the primary finance advisor to the Capability President and leadership team, providing insight and challenge on strategic, commercial and operational decisions.
  • Lead financial planning and strategy to support growth, profitability and investment priorities.
  • Act as the key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring alignment on budgets, forecasts, reporting requirements and business initiatives.

Commercial Performance & Client Finance

  • Own revenue, profitability, EBITDA, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning for the capability.
  • Drive improvements in project profitability, utilisation, pricing strategy and overall commercial performance.
  • Oversee financial governance across the client lifecycle, including contract review, revenue recognition, forecasting and billing.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations and action plans to improve performance.

Financial Control & Governance

  • Support an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end close activities.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with US GAAP, company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead local audit, tax and statutory compliance activities and serve as the senior finance escalation point for the capability.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, governance and sound financial management.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

  • Lead cash forecasting and working capital management to maximise cash generation and liquidity.
  • Partner with client teams to improve working capital -through billing, collections and receivables performance while controlling expenditure and reducing aged debt.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing finance team, creating clear accountability and development opportunities.
  • Foster collaboration across finance, operations and client-facing teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement, automation and adoption of best practices across finance processes.

Success Measures

  • Achievement of revenue, EBITDA, cash flow and working capital targets.
  • Improved forecast accuracy, project profitability and overall financial performance.
  • Strong governance, compliance and audit outcomes.
  • High levels of stakeholder confidence and finance team engagement.

About You
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility.
  • Experience within marketing, advertising, communications, consulting or professional services environments.
  • Strong expertise in commercial finance, project accounting, revenue recognition and business partnering.
  • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
Preferred
  • Experience within a multi-brand, multi-entity or global agency environment.
  • Experience supporting resource-based or project-driven businesses.
  • Familiarity with financial transformation, process improvement and finance technology initiatives.
  • PE backed company experience
What we can offerYou will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August. Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business. We encourage all applicants to read our before applying to Avalere Health.We may use AI tools to support elements of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing CV/resumes, assessing responses, or transcribing interviews. These tools assist our Talent team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please review our candidate privacy policy.
Create a job alert for this search

Finance Director • Washington DC

Similar jobs

Clinical Finance - Care Delivery Assets Director

GuidewellWashington, DC, United States
Part-time

GuideWell is seeking a clinically fluent, performance-driven Clinical Finance Director to serve as a dedicated financial partner and industry-benchmarking authority for its portfolio of care delive... Show more

 • Promoted

Managing Director - Account Lead (Finserv/Banking)

InfinitiveWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Managing Director Account Lead.Infinitive is a Data & AI consultancy that enables global brands to deliver results through insights, innovation, and efficiency.We possess deep industry and technol... Show more

 • Promoted

City Treasurer (Finance Director)

City of GreenbeltGreenbelt, MD, United States
Temporary

This position is responsible for the safekeeping of the City's financial assets.In addition, this position evaluates the financial performance, projects revenue and expenditure trends, and is a key... Show more

 • Promoted

Tax Director and Finance Lead

Chainlink LabsWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Chainlink is the industry-standard oracle platform bringing the capital markets onchain and powering the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi).The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, in... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Finance Hotel (Virginia/DC Area)

New Day Executive SearchWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of a hotel in the Virginia/DC area.This individual will play a critical role in driving strategic business objectives, partneri... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Strategy & Finance

GreymatterWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Finance Leadership Opportunity At Flourish Health.We have the beginnings of a finance function.This is not a "manage the function" role.This is a take what exists and level it up fast rolewhile hel... Show more

 • Promoted

Complex Director of Finance | The VEN Embassy Row Hotel

CrescentWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests.More than that, we know our As... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Power, Renewables & Energy Transition | Corporate Finance

FTI ConsultingWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation.We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equ... Show more

 • Promoted

Assistant Director of Finance

SonestaWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

The Assistant Director of Finance sets the tone for Sonesta's Culture of Caring.We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to creat... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Director, FP&A

Council on Foreign RelationsWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Senior Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis (Fpa).The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who will serve as the central owne... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Director, Strategic Finance

Monumental Sports & EntertainmentWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Senior Director, Strategic Finance.Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the largest integrated sports and entertainment companies in the country with one of the most diverse partnershi... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Finance | Hotel Washington

SchulteWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Director of Finance to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture.Ou... Show more

 • Promoted

Associate Director, Finance

The Washington PostWashington, DC, United States
Full-time +1

We're on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America.At The Washington Post, you'll help reinvent news.Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, SAP Finance Architect - Power & Utilities

KPMGWashington, DC, US
Full-time

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG.Looking ahead, we anticipate cont... Show more

 • Promoted

Project Finance Director, U.S. Government Agency

Dexis Consulting GroupWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Washington, District of Columbia, United States.Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.At Dexis, you will experien... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Global Accounting & Finance

HIASSilver Spring, MD, United States
Full-time

Director, Global Accounting & Finance.HIAS seeks a Director, Global Accounting & Finance to provide leadership and oversight of accounting and financial operations for Country Offices across Africa... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Strategic Finance

DandyWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industryan industry worth over $400B.Backed by some of the world's leading venture capital firms, we're on an ambitious mission to simplify a... Show more

 • Promoted

Finance Function Strategy Consulting - Director

PWC (Global)Washington, DC, United States
Full-time

Finance Function Strategy Consulting - Director.The Opportunity As a Finance Function Strategy Consulting - Director, you will specialize in providing consulting services related to financial manag... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Revenue - Finance

VAST DataWashington, DC, United States
Full-time

VAST Data is looking for a Director of Revenue to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization th... Show more

 • Promoted

Investments Director

Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD, United States
Full-time

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a leading healthcare nonprofit organization like no other.For decades, we have been taking major steps and pioneering new ways to advance the mission to find a cur... Show more