Assoc. Finance Director

Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

The Associate Director (“AD”) to be located in Basel, Switzerland and responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of Neurocrine Switzerland GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX).
This will include responsibility for statutory & management accounting, internal controls system, treasury, reporting, payroll, expenses and tax/VAT compliance. The AD will also lead the development of the finance function to ensure it is meeting the ongoing needs of the growing business in Switzerland and potential new subsidiaries in UK and Europe, while serving as the primary finance liaison with the US headquarters.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Responsible for the development and delivery of monthly management accounts, including departmental variances and relevant commentary, in line with the monthly Finance timetable

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Swiss Code of Obligation accounting standards, and regulatory requirements

• Responsible for day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, VAT, payroll, cash forecasting, and revenue and cost management

• Establish an internal control system in-line with Swiss Code of Obligation

• Assesses current accounting operations and optimizes financial processes leveraging the company's ERP system to support business growth.

• Manage year-end audits and statutory accounts for the Swiss subsidiary

• Responsible for the preparation of year-end financial statements and coordination of external audit in accordance with Swiss Code of Obligation accounting standards

• Assist with the development and management of annual budget and forecasts for the Swiss operations in collaboration with US headquarters

• Serves as the primary finance lead for the Swiss entity and the US headquarters

• Work with the Corporate Tax function to assess impact of changes in tax legislation and ensure tax compliance and timely completion of any necessary returns

• Work closely with supply chain as finance business partner in the management of the value chain of the products assigned to the Swiss entity

• Provision of ad-hoc information and support to the senior management team as required

• Support compliance of finance and company secretarial activities with all applicable rules, regulation and guidance

• Support coordination of Board Meeting Schedule & Agendas

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Swiss accounting standards, tax regulations, and business practices

• Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-cultural teams

• Fluent in spoken and written English and German, additional languages are an asset

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with US headquarters

• Requires certain level of flexibility to work off hours to accommodate business needs of US headquarters

• May be required to travel to the US from time to time for training, knowledge sharing, company events, etc

• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office and ERP (NetSuite and Coupa Preferred)

• Hard-working, detail-oriented nature able to work with minimal supervision

• Able to assume responsibility, follow-through, meet commitments and use good judgment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to:

• Provide leadership in projects and teams

• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully; developing and implementing alternative solutions

• Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit and individual growth

• Make timely decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process

• Strong organization, planning, project and budget management skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective/collaborative working relationships with cross functional leadership. Ability to understand business requirements, propose solutions, gain alignment, and execute

• Ability to coordinate and influence the efforts of cross-functional teams

• Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent and, occasionally, competing initiatives in a fast-paced environment

At our company, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, take ownership of your work, and grow alongside a passionate and supportive team. We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative environment where everyone’s ideas are valued.

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Switzerland (Swiss/EU citizens or holders of a valid work permit).

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!

Kindly note that we do not accept applications or profiles submitted by recruitment agencies.

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.