About This Role
The Research Finance Manager will report to the Associate Director (AD) of Finance. Under the guidance and direction of the AD, the Finance Manager will manage all aspects of the financial planning & analysis activities supporting Research, including collaborations.
What You'll Do
Execution of planning activities, including annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range plan. Work with internal stakeholders to create robust functional financial plans. Work with leadership teams to suggest ways to prioritize spending within target
Strong business partnerships and become the key resource to stakeholders ensuring all finance related matters are addressed, including reviewing and approving purchase orders
Completion of monthly close accurately and timely, including creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis commentary to be presented at the monthly close meetings
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and accounting policy and procedures
Maintain control of key areas of balance sheet and support external audit
Monthly variance analysis to drive accountability and influence corrective action recommendations as needed
Work with external collaboration partners, interact with corporate partners or/and Alliance Management for all financial matters. This includes ensuring all milestones and financial commitments are included in each of the forecasts, providing monthly/quarterly variance explanations, and multi-year financial obligations
Provide decision support analytics, including investment analysis as needed for prioritization and decision making
Other ad-hoc requests or projects as needed
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of working finance experience within financial planning or accounting
Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements
Strong financial acumen with a value creation mindset
Strong oral and written communications inclusive of presentation abilities
Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong working relationships with business partners
High sense of urgency with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Preferred Skills
Life sciences industry experience, particularly supporting research divisions or departments
MBA or CPA a plus
Familiarity w/Oracle, Hyperion and Business Objects preferred
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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Biogen Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Office
225 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
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