Finance Manager, FP&A

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Job Description
 

The Position

At Gilead you are a part of a rapidly growing science- driven organization, working together to revolutionize healthcare. We are energetic leaders and strategic entrepreneurs going above and beyond for patients, making the impossible a reality. We are passionate about improving lives and bringing urgently needed medicines to patients and you have the chance to be a part of this difference.

Gilead Sciences in Mississauga, Ontario is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated professional capable of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. The successful candidate will assume an exciting full-time employment role in the capacity of Finance Manager, FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of FP&A activities across the organization.  Work can be independent, supporting our FP&A leads, or the Affiliate Finance Director

• Support the Therapy Area Business Units and the FP&A team in the provision of high impact finance business support throughout the BU P&L.

• Develop relationships within the local cross-functional teams, and with above-country Finance and Controllership, to support the delivery of financial results aligned to the business strategy and accounting principles

• Support the development of the Latest Estimate (LE) / Budget Net Revenue forecast.  Work with cross-functional team to quantify key assumptions that underpin the forecast, and related risks and opportunities.

• Support maintainance of models for the accounting and forecasting for the Gross to Net (GTN) revenue adjustments including rebates, co-pay and other adjustments.  Support GTN Quarter Close local and above-country reviews.

• Support BU and Functional execution of Operating Expense budgets.  Facilitate reporting and forecasting of Op Ex, and provide timely and accurate monthly variance analyses.

• Support the FP&A team's maintenance of GTN processes and data to meet SOX and internal control requirements

• Support all month-end close processes and transactions

• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiencies, and support implementation of regional  standardization and automation efforts.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• 6+ years of relevant experience.  BA/ BS degree in Business or Accounting.

• CPA or other Canadian Accounting designation

• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting policies and procedures.

• Experience in a comparable multi-national organization, with experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry a plus.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and interact successfully with non-financial personnel.

• Ability to build strong partnerships with key business stakeholders and work cross functionally.

• Demonstrated ability to continuously improve Finance’s impact and influence with the Business

• Strong communication, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.

• A highly collaborative style that works with all levels of leadership.

• Working knowledge of SAP, or similar integrated software product would be an asset.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-national, changing environment, meeting deadlines in an accurate, detailed and timely manner.

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