Associate Director, Strategic Finance, Global Functions FP&A

Role Overview

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for designated GPS&C functions.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly management reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities, and actionable insights for leadership decision-making
• Influence resource allocation and operating decisions by delivering data-driven financial insights and challenging assumptions as a strategic finance partner
• Drive financial discipline through effective planning, control, and execution.
• Lead financial evaluation and provide recommendations on investment decisions, including business case development, valuation, and vendor contract assessment
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and documentation of financial records and business cases.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for GPS&C.
• Support consolidation efforts and prepare earnings materials and flux analysis , translating financial results into clear business implications
• Play a key role in the Day 5 Close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and alignment across stakeholders
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies.
• Serve as a finance partner to Immunology asset teams in development and commercialization.
• Serve as thought leader and change agent to Immunology Franchise, including consolidation of Immunology Franchise financials into a coherent narrative, , synthesizing complex inputs into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making
• Support investment proposals through objective financial analysis, valuation modeling, and scenario modeling.
• Provide financial input for strategy and governance decisions.
• Clearly articulate asset financial positions, risks, and recommendations.
• Prepare materials for executive management and Board of Director presentations
• Develop long-range asset profit and loss outlooks for global forecasting by and providing perspective on key drivers, assumptions, and risks impacting performance
• Shape franchise strategy and enterprise planning activities.
• Partner with regional finance teams to understand local asset strategies, performance, and risks, integrating insights into a cohesive global financial perspective.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and business process improvement initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or related roles.
• Advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including valuation methodologies
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to convey impactful stories using data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across functions.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise judgment, and influence cross-functional partners in ambiguous environments.
• Attention to detail with the ability to apply an 80/20 mindset where appropriate.
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, modeling, valuation methodologies, and financial theory.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Prior experience in investment banking, strategic finance, or biopharma industry roles.

Tech Stack

• Flux

Benefits

• 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