Financial Consolidations Associate Lead

Gates Foundation•Cambridge, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization primarily dedicated to the development of impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases that disproportionately affect the world’s poorest populations. Headquartered in Cambridge MA, the Institute is designed to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration. The Institute encompasses experienced biopharmaceutical development professionals across regulatory, CMC, and clinical functions as well as comprehensive operational support functions. The Institute’s programs are managed by its internal teams and functional areas in collaboration, working with partners across the global health ecosystem. The Institute is based on five core “mantras” that are embedded within the organization and its people: Urgency, Collaboration, Innovation, Rigor, and Courage. As a wholly owned subsidiary and separate legal entity of the Gates Foundation, the Institute partners scientifically, operationally, and financially with the foundation to leverage the foundation’s ongoing support and contributions toward the achievement of global health equity. The Institute MRI offers flexible work arrangements for local candidates (50% on site) and a competitive relocation package for those looking to move to the Cambridge, MA area for this on-site role. Remote arrangements are not available at this time for this role. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning & Analysis, the Financial Consolidations Associate Lead will manage all aspects of planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting across the organization. In addition, this role will build collaborative relationships with key constituents across the organization, including stakeholders at the Gates Foundation, providing information and coordination as appropriate.

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in progressive finance roles in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field required.
Strong financial acumen and experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
Demonstrated financial systems implementation expertise, with hands-on experience evaluating, implementing, optimizing, and working with financial consolidation systems, tools, and related technologies (such as Adaptive Insights, D365 and Coupa) to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Strong understanding of drug development; from preclinical through commercialization.
Team-first mentality with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to translate financial concepts to employees at all levels and across all functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to set priorities and meet stated deadlines.
Self-starter and results-oriented individual who is comfortable with the ambiguity related to working in a fast-paced, development-stage biotech environment.
Strong Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint skills.

Nice To Haves

Global Health experience is a plus
Experience with Adaptive Insights a plus.

Responsibilities

Enhance FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency leveraging automation and AI-enabled solutions, where appropriate, to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen decision support.
Own the development, maintenance, enhancement, and delivery of financial reports, including portfolio and program-level dashboards.
Partner with the Head of Business Planning & Analysis with the development of executive-level presentations
Support strategic initiatives through scenario modeling and investment decision analysis
Provide key support for consolidated budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Conduct regular financial review of actuals versus plan and communicate key drivers of variance along with identified financial risks and opportunities
Support monthly and quarterly close activities in partnership with accounting
Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and business outputs
Participate in other ad hoc projects and deliverables as required