Strategic FP&A Lead

Strategic Fp&A Lead

Join the high-performing Finance team at Dexcom, a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. As a Strategic FP&A Lead, you will partner with global leaders in G&A and R&D, driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support across complex, high-impact functions.

The position supports the strategic justification of functional business projects through thorough due diligence and takes full ownership of developing and tracking financial projections, as well as analyzing and assessing the profit and loss (P&L) impact of business projects. While the position has minimal involvement in monthly accounting close activities, the successful candidate must understand expense and capital / CAPEX GAAP accounting and be able to analyze monthly financial performance at a detailed level.

Act as the primary FP&A liaison for functional leadership across supported areas.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives, including organizational restructuring, headcount planning, cost optimization, KPI and ROI model development and analysis.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within and outside the CFO organization to align financial goals with operational priorities.

Lead the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans for assigned functions.

Analyze variances and trends across labor and non-labor spend, including consulting, travel, and capital expenditures.

Prepare and present monthly financial reviews and executive dashboards.

Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis of financial, implementation, and business risks.

Present financial topics at regular staff meetings and annual offsite meetings within assigned functions and the CFO function.

Partner with HR and functional business leaders to manage headcount planning, including frozen roles, backfills, and strategic hires.

Maintain accuracy in Workday and budget templates, ensuring alignment with corporate finance and strategic targets.

Support continuous improvement in financial processes, tools, and reporting, with an aptitude to learn and implement automation improvements through new technologies.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.

Contribute to the development of financial narratives and documentation for budget summits and leadership reviews.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.

5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in healthcare, medical technology, or regulated industries.

Strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Workday, SAP / Oracle Financials / Hyperion, Tableau / Power BI, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ADP, or similar systems is a plus.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and strong motivation to learn new skills and take on challenges.

Experience supporting multi-functional organizations with global footprints.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.

A front row seat to life changing CGM technology.

A full and comprehensive benefits program.

Growth opportunities on a global scale.

Access to career development through in-house learning programs and / or qualified tuition reimbursement.

An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

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Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 12 years of related experience. At this level, a graduate degree may be desirable with 4 years of related experience.

Flex Workplace : Your primary location will be a home office. You will not have an assigned workstation and will work with your manager to determine office visit needs. You must live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles / 120km).