Associate Director, Finance - Contractor

Shionogi•Florham Park, NJ

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Finance will support the Commercial and Medical business partners and participate in finance activities, working closely with the Finance Directors and business stakeholders to achieve the business objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will assist with financial planning and analysis activities including pre-launch and launch analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred
Previous finance experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical technology industries is required.
Minimum of 6 to 8 years of finance experience, including forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close processes, and preparation of financial packages.
Launch experience highly preferred
Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis in a company with complex business strategies
Solid knowledge of financial processes, general ledger systems (JDE) & financial planning systems (TM1)
Expertise in presentation tools such as think-cell, PowerPoint, etc.
Analytical experience across all major functional areas with focus on Sales, Supply Chain (for Cost Control) and Product Management
Flexibility to adjust work hours to meet financial deliverables
Strong understanding of financial compliance: SOX, GAAP
Exceptional interpersonal skills, such as the ability to influence and negotiate with business stakeholders, approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend positions.
Strong attention to details and intellectual curiosity
Excellent written and oral skills
Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams by providing financial analysis and support for product and marketing initiatives.
Lead comprehensive variance analysis vs. previous year, budget, and Latest Estimates; include accompanying written business analysis to identify risks & opportunities.
Partner with the Finance Directors, make suggestions and mitigation; develop and analyze performance metrics.
Support the month-end close and accrual process for Commercial functions; ensure proper expense recognition; manage allocations; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
Support the preparation of performance reviews and other formal financial packages for senior management; on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Support the preparation of product P&Ls and Commercial expense reports and assists in communicating results to business leaders.
With the Finance Director, analyze and make recommendations pertaining to product supply and wholesaler inventory management.