Associate Director, Finance Business Partner, Global Commercial Finance
United States - California - Foster CityFinance & AccountingRegularJob Description
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Associate Director, Finance Business Partner, Global Commercial Finance
The Global Commercial Finance Business Partner drives financial planning and strategic analysis efforts for key stakeholders within the Global Commercial Strategy and Operations team. This is a newly created position that will report to the Head of Global Commercial Finance Business Partnering and will help define the partnership with key stakeholders from Gilead’s global therapy areas and commercial functions. This individual will manage the short-term financial planning process, budgeting, and business partnering with their stakeholders. The role will be based in Foster City, CA.
The role will include work cross-functionally with Operations and R&D product finance teams to support commercial objectives, including ad hoc work on new launches and prioritization of investments across the existing product portfolio. You will be a business partner that provides strategic direction and is seen as the “go to person” for business financial analysis, insight, and counsel to your stakeholders. This person will be responsible for demonstrating strong analytical, communications, and strategic thinking skills that will drive value to the business.
Essential Duties & Job Functions
Business partner to set of stakeholders within the Global Commercial Strategy and Operations (GCSO) organization
Lead the 2-year annual operational forecast process for stakeholders within the GCSO organizations, including providing recommendations and business-driven scenario analyses
Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, including management reporting and budget vs. actuals variance analysis for stakeholders. Report results to Commercial and Finance executives.
Monitor and develop business cases to inform key business drivers for pre-launch processes
Proactively recommend process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our reporting and analysis as well as our operational spend
Drive budget and headcount management efficiencies
Provide ad-hoc analyses and project support for the executive leadership teams
Support ad-hoc cross functional CFO projects.
Knowledge, Experience, & Skills
The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree, having held financial FP&A or strategy positions of increasing scope and responsibility. A minimum of 8 years’ experience with a Masters.
BS or BA is required, preferably in finance, accounting, or business administration
In-depth proficiency in financial accounting and knowledge of US GAAP is required
Experience with Business Intelligence, Planning, and ERP systems is required
Prior experience in biotech or pharma in commercial finance with in-depth knowledge of US Healthcare systems is preferred
Experience in high-growth, multinational organization is preferred.
The key competencies for this candidate are:
Excellent interpersonal skills: an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions
Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a leader
Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills.
Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
Change Leadership: The candidate will be an independent self-starter and a proactive leader with a drive to strive for continuous improvement and consistently challenging the status quo with cross-functional stakeholders. Will be viewed by business partners as a thought leader with strong, influencing capabilities, who can also maintain open and transparent communication channels.
Gilead Core Values
Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
Teamwork (Working Together)
Excellence (Being Your Best)
Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)