Finance Manager-R&D Finance FP&a

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Job Description
 

Gilead Sciences is looking for a Finance Manager to join the R&D Finance FP&A, Development Functions Finance team in Foster City, CA. The Development Functions Finance Team supports multiple Development Functions within R&D organization, spanning across Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, and others.

This role is a hands-on individual contributor role, supporting the Development Functions Finance team. Individual will be a part of the R&D Finance Team and will directly support the Dev Functions FP&A org, which requires strong interactions with various stakeholders, including business partners and internal Finance colleagues. We seek an individual who will be responsible for day-to-day operations, month-end close, budgeting, and leading process-improvements projects.

What You Will Do:

• Provide ongoing analytical support including preparing budgets and forecasts.

• Prepare monthly reporting and variance analysis.

• Provide input for continuous improvement in support of forecast cycles and monthly close processes.

• Perform ad-hoc business analysis and preparation of documentation in support of R&D leadership and internal finance analysis.

• Responsible for month-end close activities involving functional accruals, reclasses, prepaids and other journal entries.

• Responsible for monitoring key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unplanned variances.

• Collaborate with other FP&A functions to ensure alignment of information, completeness, and timeliness of submissions.

• Provide financial analysis to support tactical and strategic decision making for OPEX and HC.

• Streamline and centralize data collection process through SAP functionalities and tools.

The Key Competencies for This Candidate Are:

• Organized and detailed, skilled with today’s technology systems, applications, and platforms.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a team-based environment.

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail.

• Independent worker and self-starter who enjoys problem solving.

• Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g. presenting, meeting or workshop facilitation).

• Ability to manage various tasks, priorities, and timelines and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.

• Good analytical skills.

Knowledge and Experience:

• BS/BA with 6+ years / or MS/MA with 4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A.

• Strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.

• Strong technical skills and interest in Financial Systems and Tools (including SAP).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities.

• Experience in biotech, or pharmaceuticals industry a plus, but not required.

The salary range for this position is: $136,340.00 - $176,440.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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