Associate Director, Strategic Finance & Global Functions FP&A

Biogen • Cambridge, MA

2d • $151,000 - $208,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Strategic Finance & Global Functions FP&A is a pivotal role that merges operational finance planning and analysis with strategic finance leadership. Positioned within the Global Product and Strategy & Commercialization (GPS&C) organization, you will engage with senior FP&A leaders and executive stakeholders across Research & Development, Commercial, and Corporate Functions. Your work will encompass budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, and close processes, while also providing strategic finance partnership for the Global Immunology franchise. This role is crucial in driving financial rigor, accuracy, and transparency, ensuring disciplined execution and strategic judgment across the development and commercialization lifecycle. As a trusted finance partner, you will contribute significantly to investment decision support, valuation, and modeling, impacting strategic decisions and the overall business structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, or related roles.
• Advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities, including valuation methodologies.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to convey impactful stories using data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across functions.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise judgment, and influence cross-functional partners in ambiguous environments.
• Attention to detail with the ability to apply an 80/20 mindset where appropriate.
• Strong foundation in financial analysis, modeling, valuation methodologies, and financial theory.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in investment banking, strategic finance, or biopharma industry roles.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (MBA, CPA, MS).
• Knowledge of drug development and the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, and Business Objects.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for designated GPS&C functions.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly management reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities, and actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
• Influence resource allocation and operating decisions by delivering data-driven financial insights and challenging assumptions as a strategic finance partner.
• Drive financial discipline through effective planning, control, and execution.
• Lead financial evaluation and provide recommendations on investment decisions, including business case development, valuation, and vendor contract assessment.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and documentation of financial records and business cases.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for GPS&C.
• Support consolidation efforts and prepare earnings materials and flux analysis, translating financial results into clear business implications.
• Play a key role in the Day 5 Close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and alignment across stakeholders.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies.
• Serve as a finance partner to Immunology asset teams in development and commercialization.
• Serve as thought leader and change agent to Immunology Franchise, including consolidation of Immunology Franchise financials into a coherent narrative, synthesizing complex inputs into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.
• Support investment proposals through objective financial analysis, valuation modeling, and scenario modeling.
• Provide financial input for strategy and governance decisions.
• Clearly articulate asset financial positions, risks, and recommendations.
• Prepare materials for executive management and Board of Director presentations.
• Develop long-range asset profit and loss outlooks for global forecasting by and providing perspective on key drivers, assumptions, and risks impacting performance.
• Shape franchise strategy and enterprise planning activities.
• Partner with regional finance teams to understand local asset strategies, performance, and risks, integrating insights into a cohesive global financial perspective.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and business process improvement initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

What This Job Offers

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