Manager, PDM FP&A – Technical Development

Job Description

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Manager, PDM FP&A - Technical Development

Job Description

The Finance Manager, PDM FP&A will be a key business partner to the Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing (PDM) organization; specifically, they will be responsible for providing financial management and value-based business partnering decision support to the Technical Development organization. This position reports to the Sr. Director of PDM FP&A.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

• Support month-end close reporting activities and variance analytics. The Finance Manager will develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries.
• Support the coordination and delivery of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly business reporting packages. Supports consolidation of Technical Development management reporting packages. Present financial results to business partners.
• Support the bi-annual budgeting and forecasting planning process for each functional area for operating expense / headcount / capital expenditure.
• Pull together detailed actuals by Capital Project (POs / Invoices) to help Project Owners review status of their projects.
• Monthly metrics and tracking of major cost drivers.
• Provide ongoing analytical support to assist management with tactical and strategic decision-making processes.
• Develop a keen understanding of key performance drivers & issues relating to budget and actual results ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted to management.
• Drive continual improvements to processes, systems, financial tools and documentation.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• A BA or BS degree is required, with 6+ years of relevant experience in a financial planning and analysis role or cost accounting, 4+ years of relevant experience with an MBA.
• Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are must.
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven, matrixed and multi-task environment.
• Excellent interpersonal (team player / ability to work cross functionally) skills required.
• Familiarity with financial software (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Tableau) and proficiency in spreadsheet / workbook and database structures are required.
• Previous manufacturing finance / cost accounting experience in a large multi-country organization a plus.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
• MBA degree is preferred.
• CPA / CMA qualification is a plus.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)
• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)
• Teamwork (Working Together)
• Excellence (Being Your Best)
• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility)