Finance - FP & Manager

Finance - FP & A Manager United States - California - Foster City Finance & Accounting Regular

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Finance Manager, R&D Portfolio will drive strategic financial analyses and processes for month-end close activities and reporting execution for R&D. The position requires strategy, planning, leadership, and cross-functional partnership for month-end close and planning cycles, along with in-depth drug development finance knowledge. As Gilead continues to evolve, we need to create, execute and support thoughtfully structured processes for a successful month-end close and IPR&D management.

This will ensure that we are prepared for Corporate deliverables and set up for effective business partnering with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Development Leadership Team (DLT). The role will report to the Sr Director, R&D ST Portfolio Finance, and will have an enterprise responsibility in being technically strong and partnering across multiple stakeholders within FP&A functions (R&D, PDM, Kite, and Corporate).

Core Responsibilities:

Manage and lead the month-end close for R&D functions, including management review meetings, R&D Close Package, IPE and SOX compliance deliverables, SEC reporting, etc.

Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A and Controllership to drive month-end close timelines, effectively communicate deliverables, and synthesize key drivers to craft final R&D commentary for Corporate reporting

Own the end-to-end IPR&D process for month-end close and planning cycles, partnering with FP&A, Corporate, Alliance Management, and Controllership

Develop executive-level reports and presentations for CMO’s monthly management reviews

Leverage ERP systems to extract, analyze, and report financial data with advanced system capability

Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects, including completion of annual industry surveys

Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and analysis

Capabilities and Requirements:

BS or BA is required, and an MBA or CPA is strongly preferred

Minimum of 6 years of finance experience with increasing scope and responsibility, 4 years with an MBA

MBA or Master of Accounting preferred

Management experience is a plus

Prior experience in biotech or pharma in a commercial finance role is strongly preferred

In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required

In depth knowledge of, Planning and ERP systems is required with proficiency in Microsoft tools

Experience in high growth, multinational organization is a plus

Relevant experience typically includes budget development, clinical development, or corporate finance within pharma industry

Familiarity with operational tools such as six-sigma, lean, and process mapping a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills: an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions

Highly organized with a strong attention to detail for managing tasks and information

Ability to…