Lead Finance Business Partner, AIR, US

Chiesi FarmaceuticiA•Cary, NC

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chiesi USA Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better. Who we are looking for This is what you will do The Lead Finance Business Partner, AIR, US will play a key role on the Company’s Finance team. This position will be responsible for partnering with the Respiratory BU functional leaders in coordination with the analyst team to provide high quality financial insights, reporting and analysis to senior leaders. This role demands a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory environments, product lifecycle management, and commercial dynamics. The position will work with: Global & local finance teams, business unit cross functional leads, and senior leadership International and domestic team members and managers throughout the organization

Requirements

Finance or Accounting degree
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a business partnering capacity
Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector
Prior experience presenting business cases and financial models to senior leadership
Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance
Strong analytical and quantitative thinking paired with Excel modelling skills and high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to challenge performance, drive fact-based business decisions, learning and solution-oriented enterprise mindset
Excellent business acumen, ability to see the big picture and understand all relevant details
Ability to multitask, respond successfully under pressure, effectively prioritize, and manage time and workload to meet business needs
Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives
Advanced skill in MS Office Excel & PowerPoint
Experience with reporting systems
Aptitude to learn computer applications as needed
Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal and face-to-face communication to effectively present information to and influence decision making of working and business partners (local and global), internal customers, and other stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Masters of Accounting/MBA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Knowledge of Board and Tagetik a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic Partner: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.
Compile business case proposals, including the related financial analyses to support assessment of business opportunities and risks.
Develop accurate and organized full P&L financial models based on agreed upon assumptions, including scenario analyses
Present business case scenarios to local and global senior leadership as needed
Identify opportunities to invest, elicit cost savings, and mitigate risks within the business unit and communicate them to the appropriate leaders
Act as liaison in analyzing and communicating with third party alliance representatives
Partner with global finance and global BU teams on various projects and reporting needs
Budgeting/Forecasting/Reporting: Establish and execute the monthly financial review process for business units, analyzing material financial variances vs plan and expected full-year impacts
In conjunction with the Head of FP&A, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for the BU to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives
Design and implement KPIs/analytics to be used in communicating performance
Ensure integrity of BU financials by establishing and reinforcing processes to ensure financial accuracy
Translate financial data into actionable insights, manage budgets and forecasts, and analyze performance to recommend improvements
Systems Management: Understand FP&A system capabilities in order to coordinate process improvement/innovation
Advise colleagues regarding financial processes & systems
Reinforce reporting system and report governance
Ad-hoc Analysis: Prepare ad-hoc reports, financial models, and process documentation as needed to support senior management and various department requests