Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Company Overview

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the care of people living with rare melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway diseases. Working at Rhythm means that you are part of a team that’s passionate about transforming the lives of people living with hyperphagia (pathological, insatiable hunger) and severe obesity caused by rare MC4R pathway diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview

As Director of FP&A for the International Region, you will participate to the full implementation and growth of the International Region in a very dynamic and multicultural environment. You will thrive in this role if you are someone who has extensive experience working in an international setting, wants to make substantial contribution to a rapidly growing company, and is willing to be a trusted business partner and a key person in our International Finance organization.

The role will be based in the Netherlands in our Amsterdam office and reports directly to the VP, Head of International Region Finance and Commercial Operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Provide financial and operational support for planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities of the International Region countries or departments. Ensure active engagement of participants within appropriate timelines and adherence to budget guidance and targets.
• Assist in overall support of budget planning system. Support processes, structure, reporting, develop ad hoc reports, reconcile discrepancies between budgeting and accounting systems, and partner with IT to monitor system performance/potential issues.
• Prepare 3-year long-range plans with broad set of assumptions and input from business partners.
• Plan and manage the budget process and focus on continuous improvement of process and tools.
• Challenge budget submission and assist in alignment budget to strategy.

Management Reporting:

• Develop and improve the monthly management reporting and provide analyses on fluctuation on actuals vs budget and prior years.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and align with the US-based Corporate team on all FP&A-related matters.
• Discuss and present the developments and findings with budget responsible persons and management team; provide suggestions for improvement.
• Provide insight and act as trusted, practical, and savvy business partner.

Finance Special Projects:

• Perform financial analysis and market research to assist in evaluating potential strategic opportunities.
• Provide financial modeling and analytical support for the International and Corporate team in evaluation of potential business development.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• MSc degree in Finance/ Economics / Business administration or similar studies. Further study (MBA or equivalent) would be a plus.
• 10+ years of finance experience at an international company.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience in creating budgets, strategic scenarios and other FP&A related activities (preferably) at a commercial-stage biotech/pharma company.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with different stakeholders across levels, countries, and cultures.
• Track record of being a trusted business partner.
• Experience working with an headquarter team based in the US is preferred.
• Experience with process implementation and improvements is a plus.
• Independent critical mind, thorough in examination and analysis with good attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter, solution oriented, known for developing and delivering results on a timely basis in a dynamic and lean environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint as well as FP&A and finance platforms (e.g., Adaptive, D365, etc.).
• Proficient in English and, if possible, other European language(s).

This role is based in our International HQ office in Amsterdam, NL. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to have presence in the office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.

Rhythm is a biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic disorders of obesity. The company is targeting the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway that is impaired due to genetic variants. This is a key biological pathway that regulates weight and hunger. A central element of Rhythm’s mission is to improve the understanding of these disorders and develop management strategies for patients who have no treatment options available to them. Rhythm was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, MA. The company’s clinical development program is currently focused on several rare genetic disorders of obesity, all driven by genetic variants in the MC4R pathway. For healthcare professionals, visit https://path4hcps.com/ for more information.