Finance Director

Director - Finance

Career Category

Finance

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The position will be a member of Amgen’s Global Finance Leadership Team.

• Independently leading and managing a centralized local FP&A team that will be responsible for several key planning activities within the forecasting cycle

• Driving and identifying new procedures/processes or modifying existing ones which lead to improved cost effectiveness and/or appropriate quality, compliance, and standardization levels

• Implement standard reporting and consistent delivery across functions

• Developing and implementing schedules, objectives, and goals

• Partnering with Executive Directors and Directors in Finance (FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to support the strategic directions of the business

• Implementing new technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, productivity and/or delivery

• Managing a centralized Anaplan forecasting process for outside expenses

• Provide strategic analysis and interpretation of the financial results

• Training and implementation of finance policies and procedures

REQUIRED FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

This role requires an experienced, energetic individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and management capability.

• Experience in driving and implementing strategic change

• Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills

• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required

• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables

• Exceptional interpersonal skills; influence at all levels, functions, & geographies

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Integrity - Holds to core values and expected behavior, and holds others to the same standard - no exceptions

• Technical Knowledge – Deep knowledge of Financial Planning and Analytics

• Drives Results - Sets compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement while remaining flexible in a rapidly changing environment

• Communication - Articulate; makes arguments in a compelling manner and influences decision making

• Building Teams - Delegates/gives significant responsibilities to team members and holds them accountable

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• CA or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or a relevant field.

• 18-22 years of work experience in Finance and related areas.

• Demonstrated leadership experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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Experience Level

Executive Level