CFO MBA Leadership Program - Foster City, United States - Workday

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Job Description

The Gilead Sciences
CFOMBA Leadership Program is for second year MBA candidates seeking entry into biotech by provi d ing a rotational as well as placement opportunities within the


CFO
organization

at

Gilead Sciences.

The
CFOorganization at Gilead is expansive and includes a variety of groups and departments:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Tax, Treasury, Controllership, Operations, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, IT, Corporate Development.

The
CFOorganization supports every area of the company by providing financial analytics, operational expertise (i.e. procurement, project management), fiscal planning, budget forecasting, strategy development and deal execution (i.e. joint venture, partnership, acquisition) as well as managing financial reporting and engagements with external audiences.

Program participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable cross-functional experiences with exposure to senior leaders, challenging high impact initiatives, and diverse networking opportunities.

Upon hiring, participants will have the opportunity to rotate through two 12-month assignments over the course of two years or be placed in a two-year specialization path.

The rotation assignments and specialization paths are designed to provide opportunities to learn about different financial, operational, and/or strategic areas of the company.

After completion of the two years, program participants will continue to develop their careers by aligning to an open position in the Gilead
CFOOrganization.

Duties:

Duties, roles and responsibilities will vary based on the interest and capability of the participant as well as business needs.

The duties include but are not limited to:

Financial Planning & Analysis
Conducts advanced analyses for middle and upper management and makes recommendations such as reporting changes, corporate strategy, pricing strategy, and forecasts
Participates in the development and coordination of the annual planning calendar, budget and forecasts
Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting including monthly financials, revenue reporting, and functional expense reporting

Corporate Operations

:

Corporate Project Management Office
Manage critical business focused projects including creating dashboards and reports that communication progress, risk and achievements.
Organize projects in terms of scopes of work, schedules, business plans and cost estimates.
Create and publish dashboards and reports that communicate project progress, risk and achievements.

Change Management
Develop & operationalize a change management playbook that is applied across highly complex transformation efforts
Create template & standards associated with communications to thoroughly incorporate user input at key points of transformation of process

Strategy Business Operations – Operations Analytics
Data Analytics:

Develop critical analytics for Corporate Operations that provide leading indicators of risk & productivity for team.
Knowledge Management System:

In partnership with team members, create & maintain system that allows for effective storage, search & retrieval of knowledge on Corporate Operations

projects/initiatives/strategies.
Assist & provide guidance to functional leads on business case development for optimization efforts.

Internal Audit
Work on multi-disciplinary internal audit and special project teams under the direction of audit managers and senior associates to build your skills, relationships and experiences
Participate in audits; learn audit methodologies, concepts and assist with controls testing
Hands-on participation in any program aspect when required

Investor Relations
Write and shape investor communications such as press releases and executive scripts
Manage earnings call process and coordinate deliverables with Finance, Legal, and Public Affairs
Work closely with the Treasury group to support capital initiatives including meetings with fixed income investors and ratings agencies

Corporate Development
Potential investment, drug licensing, partnerships, acquisition projects as well as coordination of technical diligence efforts for opportunities of interest
Creation of business case presentations for senior leadership
Direct and support corporate strategy projects focused on our strategic ambitions and priorities

Tax – CPA or Masters in Taxation Preferred
Develop understanding of the company's business and transaction flows, and how it impacts and interacts with the IP and commercialization structures
Work closely with cross-functional business partners, as well as external advisers, to develop and maintain an efficient and defensible tax structure that support Gilead's evolving business needs and initiatives, including supporting business development efforts
Participate in planning and implementation of initiatives in response to U.S.

tax reforms and evolving international tax landscape

Treasury – CFA preferred but not required
Balance sheet, cash flow and risk-based capital monitoring, forecasting and analysis for the consolidated entity and its subsidiaries
Provide assessment of issues, perspective on results, and recommendations (e.g., regarding trends that might impact target setting or how a proposed acquisition might impact regulatory capital)
Management reporting regarding balance sheet, cash flow and capital.

Controllership
Conduct advanced analyses or bench-marking financial and reporting processes to support decision making
Prepare financial reports for internal and/or external reporting purposes

Product / S e rvice:

Understand how Gilead advances patient care through research and development
Learn how Gilead provides physicians with resources to better care for their patients
Gain exposure into how Gilead Commercial Operations reaches our patients

Personal Development:

Gain an understanding of the

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

industry.
Work in a corporate finance, planning, and strategy environment.
Develop planning, orga n izational

an d time man a gement

skil

l

s.
Increase k n owledge of computer skills and

t ec h nology.
Practice team-based w o rk competencies.
Develop effective communication skills with executives, business contacts, and external clients.

Candidate / Student Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

MBA g raduate from a top tier program
4 – 5 years of prior experience – finance, accounting, banking, operations, healthcare and strategy experience a plus
B.A or B.S degree in accounting, finance or a related filed (preferred – not required)
CPA, CFA, PMP or other relevant professional certification is a plus
Energetic,

o rganized a n d detailed skilled with t o day's technology systems, applications and platforms
Strong forecasting and financial modeling capability a plus
Education and training in biological sciences is a plus
Ability to dedicate

40

hours per week to the program
Highly deve l oped interp e rsonal skills and the ability to work thrive in a te am -based environment
Strong project management skills with attention to detail
Independent

worker

and self-starter that enjoys problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presenting, meeting or workshop facilitation)
Ability to manage various tasks, priorities and timelines and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances

Program Incentives:

Opportunity to start a career in the biotechnology industry and gain a full understanding of the day-to-day operations of a biotechnology organization
Participants will gain knowledge through rotations and placement experiences necessary to determine the direction of their career at Gilead in the
CFOorganization
You will have the opportunity to interact with senior leaders as you

gain cross-functional experience by interfacing with multiple business units.
You will develop skills vitally important in today's business environment including team-based interaction, influencing without authority and the capability to aid in the definition and direction of the firm's initiatives and long-term strategy

Gilead Core Values:

Integrity (Doing What's Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)

Gilead Leadership Commitments:

I am BOLD in aspiration and agile in execution
I CARE and make time for people
I LISTEN, speak openly, and explain the "why"
I TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions
I OWN the impact of my words and actions

Location:

This role is based in the Gilead Sciences headquarters (Foster City, California)

The salary range for this position is:

$129, $167, Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.
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• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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mental

disability, genetic

information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

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