R&D FP&A Business Partner
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SUMMARY OF ROLE:
The R&D FP&A Business Partner will report to Finance management and is responsible for supporting the organization's financial planning and analysis processes in a professional and knowledgeable manner, with a focus on the Research & Development functions and process enhancement, as well as regularly interfacing with business partners.
Specific Responsibilities:
Planning & Business Partnering
Assist in budgeting and forecasting of Opex, Capex, Cash Flow, and strategic planning; with a focus on the Research & Development functions
Perform financial reporting duties and summarize analytical findings to internal customers/stakeholders
Analyze large amounts of complex financial & non-financial information
Provide key decision support through in-depth understanding and analysis of market, business strategy, resource utilization and quality of execution
Supports business case preparation and special projects, including M&A and licensing
Maintain understanding of Cost Center structures, General Ledger accounts and linkages to FP&A / management control systems & processes; identify areas for improvement
Proactively identify potential data and analytical needs of internal customers to overall business objectives
Coordinate with the FP&A Lead and CFO on Budgets, Estimates and long-term financial planning
Compare anticipated and actual results, year over year performance and identify areas of improvement
Review accounting transactions for data accuracy; liaise directly with accounting during pre and post-month end close meetings to ensure reporting accuracy
Identify opportunities to improve processes, financial models, and reports
Participate in budgeting (department heads and projects) for all functions, with a primary focus on supply chain and R&D
Assist in preparing allocation schemes for all planning cycles. Document process flows and continuously improve process as
Assist in submission of Budgets, Estimates, and Strategic plan into global systems. Coordinate with accounting to ensure working capital items are in sync and cash flow forecasts are
Other Responsibilities:
Supports intercompany transactions, incl. allocations and related process flows and documentation
Uses multiple automated systems (Bill.com, Concur, Travel, Corporate Credit Cards, BlackLine, NetSuite, Servier internal consolidation and reporting tools), including electronic registrations and workflows
Supports implementation of future ERP and other accounting and/or reporting
Team player that supports Finance in P2P, O2C, R2R processes and acts as integrator
General
Detail oriented, with an aptitude to learn and think on your feet
Objective, organized, self-starter, performance oriented
High sense of urgency, work ethic, and must be flexible
Strong oral and written presentation skills and executive presence
Ability to lead and/or participate in special projects or tasks as they arise, including systems support
Ability and at ease in extrapolating, analyzing, and presenting information from different systems
Versatile in cloud based systems and applications
Enjoy working in a Global Company
Skills and Education:
Excellent analytical skills; Demonstrable strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated experiences in Life Sciences; specifically working with R&D / Program Management teams
3-5 years of experience in Corporate Finance related positions within the pharmaceuticals or biotechnology industry desired
Financial planning, reporting and modelling experience
Experience with Adaptive Insights and NetSuite
BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Experience working with global teams
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects forward independently
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Financial planning, reporting and modelling experience
General Math and Analytical skills - ability to extract data from systems and organize into reports; understands accounting data/structure within a system
Proficient with MS Office. Advanced Excel experience desired (e.g. macros, v-lookups & pivot tables).
Demonstrate the ability to provide customer-oriented services, proficiency, and expertise in simplifying and explaining finance related policies and
Meet objectives through collaborative working style, transparent communication and care in his/her work and interactions with colleagues
Confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information
Has solid understanding of Cost Center structures, General Ledger accounts and linkages to FP&A / management control systems & processes
Thorough knowledge of IFRS accounting is a plus
Other Relevant Information:
There is opportunity for this role to be remote
Some domestic and international travel required