Financial Consolidations Associate Lead

Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute•Cambridge, MA

4d•$143,000 - $214,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) is a non-profit biopharmaceutical development organization focused on creating impactful biopharmaceutical interventions for diseases affecting the world's poorest populations. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, the Institute aims to advance novel drug, biologics, and vaccine candidates through late-stage development and registration. It comprises experienced biopharmaceutical development professionals in regulatory, CMC, and clinical functions, along with comprehensive operational support. The Institute's programs are managed by internal teams and functional areas in collaboration with global health ecosystem partners. Gates MRI operates under five core values: Urgency, Collaboration, Innovation, Rigor, and Courage. As a subsidiary of the Gates Foundation, it partners scientifically, operationally, and financially with the foundation to advance global health equity. The Institute offers flexible work arrangements for local candidates (50% on-site) and a competitive relocation package for this on-site role in Cambridge, MA. Remote arrangements are not available. Reporting to the Head of Business Planning & Analysis, the Financial Consolidations Associate Lead will oversee all aspects of organizational planning, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting. This role involves building collaborative relationships with key constituents, including stakeholders at the Gates Foundation, to provide necessary information and coordination.

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.