Sr Associate Finance-Global Supply Chain

Amgen is searching for a highly motivated Sr Associate to support the Global Supply Chain organization. This role will be responsible for financial planning processes such as the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and long-range planning. In addition to planning processes, responsibilities will include supporting the quarter-end close processes, variance analysis, generating business insights/improvement opportunities and strategic initiatives support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead financial planning processes such as the Long Range Plan, Annual Budgets and Quarterly Latest Estimates for headcount, capital, and operating expenses.
• Prepare, analyze and present operating expense plans, results and variances for department managers and organizational leaders.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc expense analyses including headcount related costs and outside expenses.
• Support strategic initiatives with high-level executive visibility (e.g., Operations Data Strategy) by actively participating in meetings, providing sound financial guidance and adequate change management support.
• Provide thought leadership while developing strong partnerships with other Finance staff members / cross-functional teams to drive process consistencies and efficiencies.
• Participate in the monthly closing activities.
• Analyze financial data with a focus on identifying strategic insights and present results to senior management in a professional, clear and concise manner.
• Take initiative and work in a fast paced environment.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and goals.
• Support different time zones locations, as needed.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree AND 2 years of Finance experience

OR

Bachelors degree AND 4 years of Finance experience

OR

Associates degree AND 10 years of Finance experience

OR

High school diploma / GED AND 12 years of Finance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 + years of corporate level experience with 2 + years of progressive finance / accounting experience
• Relevant functional financial planning experience
• Knowledge of key finance systems (such as SAP, MS Office, Hyperion planning and reporting systems)
• Excellent Excel / PowerPoint skills
• Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
• Proven ability to work effectively in in ambiguous situations and team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under time constraints
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence personnel across functions and levels
• Ability to think strategically
• MBA and/or CPA

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.