R&D Finance Enterprise Partner/ Finance Manager

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

2d • $102,300 - $189,900

About The Position

Roche’s R&D Finance Network supports core Research business units and focuses on Finance Enterprise Partnering through trusted relationships and a shared commitment to patient impact. Its operating model enables Finance Enterprise Partners and Analysts to work as one networked team.

This role was created to address the growing complexity of the PD portfolio and the need to optimize resource allocation across R&D. The position provides analytical capability and leadership to support portfolio prioritization, data-driven financial decisions, and investments intended to maximize patient impact. The R&D PD Portfolio Finance Enterprise Partner brings financial and analytical expertise to stakeholders, encourages collaboration across R&D units, and provides a holistic, data-driven view across the portfolio. The role challenges existing approaches, delivers analytics, and helps stakeholders navigate complex financial decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of relevant financial analysis, portfolio analysis, or corporate finance experience.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable portfolio insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance and cross-functional partners, including Portfolio Strategy Management and decision-making bodies such as LSPC.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to present financial insights to business stakeholders.
• Strategic agility, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset focused on continuous improvement in portfolio analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial context, line-of-sight analysis, and performance expertise for strategic decision-making, trade-off evaluation, and prioritization within the R&D portfolio and governance process.
• Partner with the PD Portfolio Lead, End-to-End Therapeutic Finance Area Leads, R&D Finance Finance Enterprise Partners, and eCOE SPOC to align and integrate financial strategies throughout the R&D pipeline.
• Consolidate and monitor PD Portfolio financial metrics to support robust financial performance and organizational objectives.
• Deliver transparent reporting, rigorous financial modeling, and actionable insights to guide strategic decisions aligned with corporate goals.
• Facilitate collaboration among Finance, Portfolio Strategy Management, and operational teams within the R&D Finance Network.
• Serve as the primary Finance Enterprise Partner to designated late-stage molecule teams.
• Work with the PD Portfolio Lead and Portfolio Enabler to apply best practices from pRED and gRED portfolio analytics to the late-stage portfolio.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• This position qualifies for benefits detailed at the linked benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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