Senior Manager

Career Category FinanceJoin Amgens Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are Our shared missionxe2x80x94to serve patients living with serious illnessesxe2x80x94drives all that we do Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career Senior Manager - R D FinanceWhat you will doLets do this Lets change the world In this vital role you will report to the Director of Consolidation in R D Finance The R D Finance Senior Manager will lead a team of R D Finance staff based in Amgen India responsible for financial planning quarter close consolidation and ad-hoc projects The candidate is also expected to expand the centralization automation and standardization of processes established in the R D Finance team Roles Responsibilities Lead a team of R D Finance staff based in Amgen India and serve as the primary point of contact between Amgen India R D Finance and the R D Finance team based in the United States Responsible for budget planning and management of Research and Development spend Including planning and variance trend analysis risk analysis and consolidation Provide R D headcount planning support by maintaining relevant data and assisting in workforce planning Master Data Maintenance including but not limited to managing and updating financial master data across all systems to ensure accuracy and integrity cost center creation modification and deactivation aligning them with the organizational structure creation of Work Breakdown Structures WBS for precise project tracking and financial reporting Provide support related to certain function-specific processes related to R D partnerships cost recoveries functional service provider FSP resourcing and capital expenditures Product Coding and Recovery Optimization Optimize product coding processes and recovery methods to improve financial accuracy and efficiency Support strategic ad-hoc financial requests and special projects providing accurate and timely feedback to stakeholders Prioritize career development and mentoring of the Amgen India R D Finance team Ensure team tasks are completed in a timely accurate manner and communicated effectively with R D Finance staff based in the United States What we expect of youWe are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patientsBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 2 years of accounting and or finance OR Masters degree and 8 to 10 years of accounting and or finance OR Bachelors degree and 10 to 14 years accounting and or finance OR Diploma and 14 to 18 years of accounting and or finance experience Preferred Qualifications Pharmaceutical biotechnology industry experience Experience managing teams and operating in a multiple time-zone environment Knowledge and understanding of financial planning processes quarter-close activities and consolidation Strong analytical skills ability to be decisive build teams and provide leadership Excellent discernment e g knowledge of business drivers finding solutions and knowledge of accounting finance and other business areas Good-to-Have Skills Big 4 and Fortune 500 FP A experience Initiative-taker with excellent analytical and presentation skills Capable of building and maintaining complex financial models Solid overall knowledge of financial systems and tools e g SAP Hyperion Anaplan Excel PowerPoint PowerBI Tableau Solid understanding of forecasting long-range planning budgeting and business partnering Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment Soft Skills Analytical interpersonal team building leadership and conflict resolution skills Effective communication skills both verbal and written including the ability to interact with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentially Ability to work effectively with global virtual teams High degree of initiative and self-motivation Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully Collaborative with a focus on achieving team goals What you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now for a career that defies imaginationApply nowObjects in your future are closer than they appear Join us careers amgen comAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients Together we compete in the fight against serious disease Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform 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