Hiring company: Gilead
About us
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.
Being here matters. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Gilead Sciences is currently seeking a Finance Manager, FP&A to join the PDM finance team. The manager will be a key business partner to the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization; specifically, they will be responsible for providing financial management and value-based business partnering decision support to the Biologics Operations Organization in Oceanside, CA and the wider PDM Finance team in other locations. This position reports to the Associate Director of Finance in Foster City, CA.
Essential Duties and Job Functions
Support month-end close reporting activities and variance analytics. The Finance Manager will develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries.
Support the coordination and delivery of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly business reporting packages. Supports consolidation of Pharmaceutical and Biologics Operations management reporting packages. Present financial results to business partners.
Support the bi-annual budgeting and forecasting planning process for each functional area for operating expense / headcount / capital expenditure.
Pull together detailed actuals by Capital Project (POs / Invoices) to help Project Owners review status of their projects.
Monthly metrics and tracking of major cost drivers.
Provide ongoing analytical support to assist management with tactical and strategic decision-making processes.
Develop a keen understanding of key performance drivers & issues relating to budget and actual results ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted to management.
Drive continual improvements to processes, systems, financial tools and documentation.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
A BA or BS degree is required, with 7+ years of relevant experience in a financial planning and analysis role or cost accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience with an MBA.
Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is required.
Strong organizational and analytical skills are must.
Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven, matrixed and multi-task environment.
Excellent interpersonal (team player / ability to work cross functionally) skills required.
Familiarity with financial software (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Tableau) and proficiency in spreadsheet / workbook and database structures are required.
Previous manufacturing finance / cost accounting experience in a large multi-country organization a plus.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
MBA degree is preferred.
CPA / CMA qualification is a plus.