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Biogen Associate Director Finance, Biosimilars in Warsaw, Poland
About This Role
This position will be responsible for executing monthly forecasting, annual planning and long-range planning processes, performance reporting and analysis and ad hoc analyses to support decision making for the Biosmilars business unit. This role will also will be a key Finance partner to Europe Commercial VP to manage the region and ensure strategically sound decision making.
What you will do
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Monitoring of ongoing business performance against objectives and monthly results reporting and KPIs
Provide meaningful insights on financial results, risks and opportunities on a monthly and quarterly basis
Preparing monthly/quarterly results materials
Ad Hoc Monthly reporting and analysis as needed
Annual Planning, Monthly Forecasts, Long range planning
Full execution of forecasting processes, ensuring detailed workflow/calendars are maintained and appropriate stakeholders are involved
Consolidation and analysis of forecasts and preparation of review materials for alignment with senior leadership
Finance Partnership and P&L management
P&L management and support financial target setting that aligns to Europe & Canada strategy and goals
Supports decision making through robust analyses
Finance partnership to Commercial VP for Europe and Canada to manage the region and ensure strategically sound decision making
Ad hoc analyses and scenario planning to better understand business performance along with action recommendations for change of course if needed
Support product launches
Sales & Operation Planning (S&OP)
Represent Europe and Canada on S&OP forums
Ad hoc analysis as needed
Required skills
Minimum 10-12 years experience in financial planning and analysis with a focus on strategic decision support
Bachelor / Master degree in Business, Economics or Finance. Professional certification (CFA, CPA) is a plus
Biotech/Pharma experience is a must
Proven track record in business partnering and providing analytics to support commercial operations and decision making
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
Ability to interact with and build productive working relationships with senior leaders and cross functional teams
Detail oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines
Combination of affiliate and headquarter experience is a plus
Expert knowledge of relevant accounting and financial concepts and principles
Strong systems knowledge, with a focus on Hyperion/Essbase/Oracle
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent business level English is a pre-requisite with other European languages as a plus
At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.
What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts