Career Category
Finance
Job Description
Job Summary
Amgen is searching for a highly motivated Finance Manager to support Amgen Manufacturing. This role will be responsible for financial planning processes such as the annual budget, quarterly forecasts and long-range planning. In addition to planning processes, responsibilities will include supporting the quarter-end close processes, variance analysis, generating business insights/improvement opportunities and updating standard costs.
Job Responsibilities
Financial planning, tracking and reporting operational activities within the financial planning system
Partner with peers at manufacturing sites to create / update data analysis models and dashboards to support business performance monitoring and variance analysis
Quarter-end close support, which includes generating insightful variance explanations
Provide support in developing and delivering executive presentations
Provide thought leadership while developing strong partnerships with other Finance staff members / cross-functional teams to drive process consistencies and efficiencies
Assist with coaching and mentoring junior staff
Partner with Senior Manager team lead to manage team priorities and goals
Support ad hoc projects and analysis as needed
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree AND 2 years of Finance experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree AND 4 years of Finance experience
OR
Associate’s degree AND 10 years of Finance experience
OR
High school diploma / GED AND 12 years of Finance experience
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of progressive finance / accounting experience / financial planning experience
Ability to educate, communicate and provide financial insights to non-finance individuals
Adaptable and able to work in a complex matrix environment
Knowledge of key reporting systems (such as SAP/S4, MS Office, Tableau, ANAPLAN and Hyperion)
AI tools, CHATGPT, CodeEX
Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
Proven ability to work effectively in in ambiguous situations and team environment
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently under tight deadlines
Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact and influence personnel across functions and levels, including Management
Ability to think strategically; Detail oriented; Strong business analytical skills
MBA and/or CPA
Experience supporting a biotech operations/manufacturing organization (highly preferred)
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