Senior Associate Finance-R&D

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Associate Finance-R&D

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will you will report to the Director of Consolidation in R&D Finance. The R&D Finance Senior Associate will assist in planning, quarter close and consolidation activities. The candidate is also expected to expand the centralization, automation and standardization practices established in R&D Finance team. In addition, the candidate is expected to provide support and guidance to other senior finance associates based in Amgen India.

Experienced FP&A professional skilled in comprehensive financial data management, financial analysis and forecasting, ad hoc project financial support, and process optimization.

• Support functional and consolidation teams in R&D finance including Research, Development and the Office of the Chief Medical Office
• 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 headcount and staffing support by maintaining relevant data and assisting in workforce planning. Support efficient data migration from the business planning tool to financial system
• FE&O and Staff Support planning and Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies between actuals and forecasts. Forecasting of certain trended/low risk planning accounts
• Provide functional support related to certain function specific process like FSP reporting for BARDA, GMIP, Milestones planning, Functional/Corporate transfers
• Product Coding and Recovery Optimization: Support product coding processes and recovery methods to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Handle Non-Time Sensitive Requests: Manage ad-hoc financial requests that are not time-sensitive, providing accurate and timely support to stakeholders.

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 1 to 2 years of accounting and/or finance (OR)
• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 6 years accounting and/or finance (OR)
• Diploma and 8 to 10 years of accounting and/or finance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning processes, quarter close activities
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)

• Big 4 and Fortune 500 FP&A experience
• Capable of building models and financial reports
• Solid technical finance knowledge and skills (accounting, planning, modeling, etc.)
• Solid overall knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Excel)
• Proven business partnering skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment

• Effective analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• 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

As 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, we'll 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.

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

As 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.