AD, Financial Controlling

Boehringer Ingelheim • Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

The Associate Director, Financial Controlling leads the Financial Controlling function supporting the U.S. portion of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Global Functions Controlling and Allocations process. The role partners with local and global management and functional business partners, providing decision-relevant financial and strategic guidance, financial transparency, and constructive challenge. It also partners with functional and Finance/Controlling leadership to develop and implement functional strategies, and is responsible for accurate and timely project plans, budgets, forecasts, and controlling reports.

The position oversees financial reporting, management accounting, closing, cost analysis, product costing, intercompany accounting and transactions, and consolidated reporting and EF allocations for U.S. entities. It supports scenario planning, risk identification and mitigation, process improvement, and continuous innovation. Additional responsibilities include international projects, partnership and affiliate controlling, operational and manufacturing financial oversight, contract manufacturing agreements, vendor negotiations, inventory processes, and audit and compliance support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA, or CPA in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering.
• At least six years of work experience with increasing responsibility in Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
• Expertise in data and analytics, including data transformation, modeling, visualization, dashboarding, and translating complex datasets into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern data and/or planning and reporting technologies to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and decision support.
• Strong intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset, with ability to challenge and improve processes, identify automation opportunities, and apply business intelligence and analytics best practices.
• Good organizational, communication, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and critical-thinking skills, with ability to identify issues proactively and address them with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage business partner relationships and expectations, focus on key issues, and provide strategic alternatives or options.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate difficult issues.
• Ability to understand business risk, translate risks into financial data, and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ability to quickly understand the value chain and incorporate that understanding into value-added recommendations.
• Ability to work across business, medicine, science, and technology.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical if required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or scientific financial area with responsibilities in Pharma.
• Knowledge of Boehringer Ingelheim processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary controlling business partner for the U.S. portion of BI Global Functions and provide financial leadership to develop strategies and plans, identify risks and opportunities, and monitor progress.
• Partner with local and global management and functional leaders, providing financial and strategic guidance, transparency, and constructive challenge.
• Support the Company’s vision and strategy and drive continuous improvement.
• Direct planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting for the responsible areas, including scenario simulations, alternatives, risk identification, and mitigation proposals.
• Lead, coordinate, and enhance financial reporting matters in collaboration with the Finance & Controlling Team.
• Provide timely analysis and written business-specific commentary to support decision-making.
• Maintain P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for the area of responsibility.
• Manage intercompany accounting and transaction activity related to business units.
• Provide reporting and analysis on financial performance, headcount, and CAPEX, and challenge business assumptions to support financial objectives.
• Verify and approve standard price calculation results, including with governmental bodies where applicable, and coordinate with GBS where applicable.
• Lead or participate in international projects, support local implementation and integration, and serve as a key Finance stakeholder for the U.S. portion of BI Global Functions projects.
• Establish and measure KPIs, lead and manage planning processes, support global agreements, and ensure cross-functional and global alignment with goals.
• Provide financial oversight for operations, support development of contract manufacturing agreements, and support local negotiations with purchasing and vendors.
• Align manufacturing schedules with forecasts and support inventory counts, cycle counts, and contract manufacturing processes.
• Support internal and external audits and execution of CoSeA, and lead or support periodic compliance reviews for quality and risk management in commercial and operations processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director