FP&A Manager, Innovation & Development (I&D/R&D)

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet. We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife. Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach. As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or CMA desirable
5 to 8 years progressive accounting experience with knowledge of JDE
Some operations background is a plus
Reporting experience in Coupa is a plus
Strong understanding of budgeting, planning and analysis
Affinity for data reporting
Ability and willingness to understand R&D and regulatory related processes
Strong computer skills (MS Office) as well as background in major ERP systems (JDE, SAP etc.)

Nice To Haves

some operations background is a plus
reporting experience in Coupa is a plus

Responsibilities

Adhere to Month End Controller Checklist including preparing, booking, reconciling entries for specific balance sheet account (e.g., Accrued / Prepaid R&D, accrued expenses for recurring charges, Accounts Payable Prepayments accounts) for all relevant US legal entities
Prepare journal entries – review Coupa for new purchase orders requiring straight line amortization. Book straight line accrued R&D entries in JDE. Reclass invoices pertaining to PO’s being straight lined from PL to Accrued R&D. Reconcile Accounts Payment Prepayments account for any PO’s with cash advance payments.
Calculate – cost allocation by % capacity to spread utility bills across GMSQ QA, SSIU, Regulatory, & GID Bio
Capital assets – oversee the accounting for capital projects and fixed assets, including depreciation, acquisition, disposition and gain or loss for ongoing building renovation. Perform payback calculation for investments above certain thresholds.
Spending – review departmental spending and monitor coding and expense levels for relevant departments including R&D, Regulatory, Quality, PMO
Track financial activity needed for month end including VAT refunds, PIF credits, and various KPI’s (e.g., consumable spend categories, etc.)
Refresh Month End Financial Reporting Package (e.g., a cluster of excel reports for each legal entity)
Analyze variances between Budget and Actual, year-over-year, and provide commentary where applicable
Maintain month end report distributions which adhering to strict timelines
Gain proficiency with JDE and Coupa reporting templates to generate canned and custom reports for various one-off and recurring reporting requests
Meet with process owners to provide feedback on month end results
Ensure SSIU analysis are rebilled to the prescribing areas
Monthly close – report the results of I&D operations to local and corporate management per specific timeline.
Reporting processes – prepare all necessary reports and written analyses for Ceva Biotherapeutics Campus results, I&D, and Discovery Libourne departments. Proactively enhance the reporting processes and tools to support management decisions.
Ceva reporting – prepare all required reports for Ceva central accounting and all monthly schedules as required.
Track actual spend against budget for each project code on a monthly basis
Support the I&D businesses as needed with relevant financial analyses
Business modeling – conduct what-if studies to support decision making.
Continuous improvement – drive continuous improvement throughout areas of responsibility.
Investment analysis – recommend capital spending projects using net present value or other applicable analyses.
Evaluate – assist with preparing business plan analysis for all early stage indications using preliminary data gathered from franchise, GID, clinical, PMO contributors to calculate program NPV
Drive & coordinate the estimate & budget processes for I&D operating areas. Provide accurate and timely completion of these process. Justify differences between budget, forecast and actual data.
Create annual budget, June and September Estimate for non-Fees (operating expenses), consolidate with Fee’s budget and review consolidated budget with business partners, and upload into Tidemark and JDE
Develop SOPs as required and ensure adherence to established policies.
Ensure that Bio Campus and I&D operations meet all requirements of US GAAP and IAS when appropriate.
Ensure that Bio Campus and I&D operations are compliant to all applicable Ceva accounting and control policies.
Assist corporate and local finance teams in providing all necessary information as requested by internal and external auditors.
Work closely with functional partners across the global matrix organization by providing proactive support