Sr. Finance Manager, R&D Portfolio - Foster City, United States - Workday

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Job Description

About Us

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.

With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world.

Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
The

Sr.

Finance Manager, R&D Portfolio

will support strategic financial analyses across short-term planning, in addition to month-end close activities and reporting execution for R&D.

The position requires strategy, planning, oversight, and cross functional partnership across planning cycles along with in-depth drug development finance knowledge.

As Gilead continues to evolve, we have a need to create, execute and support thoughtfully structured processes for a successful month-end close and short-term planning cycles.

This will ensure that we are prepared for Corporate deliverables and set up for effective business partnering with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Development Leadership Team (DLT).

The role will report to the Sr Director, R&D Portfolio Finance, and will have an enterprise responsibility in being technically strong and partnering across multiple stakeholders within FP&A functions (R&D, PDM/Operations, Kite and Corporate).

Core Responsibilities:
Manage and lead the overall R&D Finance planning process encompassing budget, forecast, high level quarterly forecast updates and month-end close
Independently drive cross-functional and Corporate deliverables for budget, forecast, and month end close cycles
Provide strategic and elevated budget vs. actuals reporting across R&D functions for leadership reviews, taking into consideration an external reporting perspective for earnings

Develop and review reports and presentations to be used for short-term planning review meetings, monthly management reporting for CMO/DLT and budget vs.

actual variance analysis
Lead short-term planning review meetings and drive discussions to understand portfolio overview and provide strategic insight
Mentor, coach and collaborate with R&D Portfolio Finance Manager; ensure synergy and alignment between roles
Technically strong with extracting and reporting data with financial reporting and planning ERP systems
Provide ad-hoc analysis and lead projects as inquiries arise from Corporate FP&A, Legal, etc.

Proactively recommend and implement process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our reporting, analysis and planning cycle processes.

Capabilities and Requirements:
BS or BA is required, and an MBA or CPA is strongly preferred
Minimum of 8 years of finance experience with increasing scope and responsibility, 6 years with an MBA.
Management experience is a plus
Prior experience in biotech or pharma in a commercial finance role is strongly preferred
In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required
In depth knowledge of, Planning and ERP systems is required with proficiency in Microsoft tools
Experience in high growth, multinational organization is a plus
Relevant experience typically includes budget development, clinical development, or corporate finance within pharma industry.
Familiarity with operational tools such as six-sigma, lean, and process mapping a plus
Advanced certification (PMP, etc.) a plus.


Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal skills:
an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions
Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a strong contributor

Business Savvy and Financial Acumen:
The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills.

Results Orientation:
The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

They must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.

Change Leadership:

The candidate will be an independent self-starter and a proactive team player with a drive to strive for continuous improvement and consistently challenging the status quo.

Will be viewed by business partners and Finance colleagues as a collaborative team member with strong, influencing capabilities, who can also maintain open and transparent communication channels.

The salary range for this position is: $149, $193, 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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