About This Role
As a Senior Analyst II, Business Planning for US Commercial, you will play a vital role within the Commercial Accounting & Planning team. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will manage a variety of gross-to-net accounts for our current and upcoming US products. Your collaboration with Product Brand teams, Market Access and Reimbursement, and Finance will be crucial in driving strategic business outcomes. By executing month-end close processes and preparing variance analyses, you will ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Your contributions will support the Annual Planning and Quarterly Forecasting efforts, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and BIIB accounting policies, thereby adding significant value to our business operations.
What You’ll Do
Execute the month-end close process, including preparation of accrual entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare variance analyses against prior periods and forecasted values.
Contribute to the Annual Planning and Quarterly Forecasting of revenue for the US business.
Drive process improvements in accruals, analysis, and reporting to enhance efficiency.
Partner with Market Access, Reimbursement, and Finance for contract support and economic analysis.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and Biogen accounting policies.
Collaborate with external auditors on walkthroughs, variance analysis, and detail testing.
Contribute to ad hoc projects, as assigned.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented professional who excels in financial analysis and accounting. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to work seamlessly with various teams, while your analytical mindset drives you to identify and implement process improvements. You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks independently and meeting deadlines with precision. Your solid understanding of GAAP accounting and effective communication skills are key assets that support your success in this role.
Required Skills
3+ years of Accounting/Finance experience and internal controls.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Preferred Skills
Experience with life sciences companies.
Oracle experience.
Public Accounting experience preferred.
CPA certification 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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