Sr Manager, FP&A

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At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.
 

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.
 

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.
Job Description
 

Core Duties and Job Functions:

• Be a business partner to the business units that are designated, providing inputs, insights, advice and training where necessary
• Manages the delivery of accurate and timely management reporting including monthly financials, Quarterly Business Review reporting, revenue reporting and functional expense reporting
• Delivers advanced analytical support to middle and upper management, either through subordinate financials analysts or individual efforts
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports - analyzing financial results, key trends, current and future business risks and opportunities
• Provide support for business review meetings process, including ad hoc analysis as needed by stake holders and business partners
• Continuously focuses on improvements to planning processes and systems and works closely with finance management to develop more integrated planning processes
• Working with other members of the FP&A team, manages the annual planning calendar involving in-depth coordination of portfolio review, strategic plan, budget and forecasts (internal and external).
• Accelerate business partnering with stake holders such as Business Units in charge, Commercial Operations, and all other related functions
• Lead and influence cross functional projects as appropriate
• Support other team members where necessary to deliver on results as a team

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 8+ years of relevant finance experience (FP&A, Accounting, Audit)
• BA/BS is a must, MBA or equivalent master’s degree is a plus
• Advantageous with experience in healthcare industry
• Experience involving coordination of financial planning processes such as budgets and forecasts is desirable
• Experience with project reporting and operational accounting and reporting is critical
• Working knowledge of ERPs (Oracle, SAP etc) and reporting tools (Hyperion, TM1 etc)
• Advanced skills of Excel and PowerPoint
• Enjoy working in a fast paced and changing environment, meeting deadlines in an accurate and timely manner
• Logical thinking capability. Inquisitive, continuous improvement and growth mindset is required.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
• Native Japanese language skill with proficiency in written and verbal English required
• Forward looking personality with “can do” attitude and enterprise mindset required
• Certain level of business acumen
• Teamwork mindset, rather than independent contributor mindset, is essential for this position

Academic Level:
Bachelors

Advantageous for MBA or equivalent master’s degree holders and/or accounting/finance certificate holders

Report Line:

Reporting to Executive Director, Finance (Japan FD)

Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable laws. It is also Gilead’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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About Gilead:
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
 

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