Amgen is seeking a Finance Manager who will play a key role in the R&D Financial Planning & Analysis
(FP&A) organization located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This Manager reports to the Finance Director overseeing R&D Consolidation.
The Finance Manager will support the financial, analytical, budget and month end support for multiple R&D organizations. This Manager will work with the R&D organization and interact cross-functionally within and outside of Finance.
Key Responsibilities Of This Role IncludeFinancial planning and analysis of headcount and operating expenses, supporting the quarterly forecast, annual budgeting, long range plan and monthly close processes for the Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety (GRAAS), Commercialization and R&D Compliance (CRDC) and Therapeutic Area (TA) organizations as well as the planning for R&D recoveriesProvide critical financial insights into new and continuous operational improvement opportunitiesSupporting finance leadership and functional teams with ad hoc requests and special projectsProviding direction to clients on key corporate financial policies such as Sarbanes-Oxley and departmental policies to ensure proper GAAP treatment of functional expensesBasic QualificationsDoctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree AND 2 years of Finance experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree AND 4 years of Finance experience
OR
Associate’s 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
- 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
- Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience
Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the
practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.
Advancing science and helping patients - these dual passions are ingrained in our culture. They drive our work, our values, and everything we do at Amgen. For staff around the world, our mission to serve patients and our commitment to science makes Amgen a place where we can make a positive difference in people's lives while pursuing a challenging and fulfilling career. To foster a setting in which all staff may excel, we support a variety of growth opportunities—from training and education to expanding current job responsibilities.
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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