Finance - FP & A Manager

Finance - FP & A Manager
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical 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.

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[' Finance Manager, PDM FP&A Finance (Foster City) Gilead Sciences is currently seeking a Finance Manager to join the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) FP&A team.

Specific Responsibilities and skills for Position:The Finance Manager will be a key member of the FP&A team supporting the Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing (PDM) organization, will be based in Foster City, CA and he/she will be responsible for providing financial management and value-based business partnering decisions.

Essential Duties and Job Functions Provide financial support to PDM organization including but not limited to the following:

• Support month end close/ reporting activities and variance analytics. 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. Present financial results to business partners.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting planning process for each functional area for operating expense/headcount/capital expenditure.
• Develop a good 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.
• Support ad hoc requests and ongoing analytics support to assist the PDM organization with tactical and strategic decision-making processes.
• Drive development and implementation of key process improvement initiatives. Proactively engage with Finance colleagues and business partners to develop continuous process improvements to planning, analyses and reporting.

Key Competencies

• Business Partnership and Collaboration: The candidate must demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners and work collaboratively to deliver meaningful analyses and decision support.
• Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. He/ She must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and be willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions. A "can-do" attitude is an absolute must.
• Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess exceptional financial analytical and problem-solving skills. These skills must be balanced by sound business judgment.
• Independent Worker with Cross-Functional Orientation: The candidate must be an independent self-starter and a proactive leader demonstrating strong influencing capabilities with business partners while maintaining open and transparent communication within Gilead's matrixed organization.
• Continuous improvement: The individual will leverage expertise of functional groups and best practices to recommend systems and process improvements.
• Provide Forward Thinking: The individual will be able to identify the interdependencies across different organizations and proactively address the potential impact of issues with relevant parties.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Finance, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
• Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry or supporting manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience working with supply chain, inventory and manufacturing strongly preferred.
• A BS or BA is required and a CPA is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and significant knowledge and understanding of US GAAP is required.
• Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is required.
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task environment.
• Excellent interpersonal (team player/ability to work cross functionally) skills required.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have familiarity with Oracle and Hyperion and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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