Senior Analyst II, Business Planning

Biogen•Cambridge, MA

1d•$88,000 - $114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Analyst II, Business Planning for US Commercial, you will play a vital role within the Commercial Accounting & Planning team. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will manage a variety of gross-to-net accounts for our current and upcoming US products. Your collaboration with Product Brand teams, Market Access and Reimbursement, and Finance will be crucial in driving strategic business outcomes. By executing month-end close processes and preparing variance analyses, you will ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Your contributions will support the Annual Planning and Quarterly Forecasting efforts, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. This role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with SOX requirements and BIIB accounting policies, thereby adding significant value to our business operations. What You’ll Do Execute the month-end close process, including preparation of accrual entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Prepare variance analyses against prior periods and forecasted values. Contribute to the Annual Planning and Quarterly Forecasting of revenue for the US business. Drive process improvements in accruals, analysis, and reporting to enhance efficiency. Partner with Market Access, Reimbursement, and Finance for contract support and economic analysis. Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and Biogen accounting policies. Collaborate with external auditors on walkthroughs, variance analysis, and detail testing. Contribute to ad hoc projects, as assigned. Who You Are You are a detail-oriented professional who excels in financial analysis and accounting. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to work seamlessly with various teams, while your analytical mindset drives you to identify and implement process improvements. You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple tasks independently and meeting deadlines with precision. Your solid understanding of GAAP accounting and effective communication skills are key assets that support your success in this role.

Requirements

3+ years of Accounting/Finance experience and internal controls.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting.
Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience with life sciences companies.
Oracle experience.
Public Accounting experience preferred.
CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the month-end close process, including preparation of accrual entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare variance analyses against prior periods and forecasted values.
Contribute to the Annual Planning and Quarterly Forecasting of revenue for the US business.
Drive process improvements in accruals, analysis, and reporting to enhance efficiency.
Partner with Market Access, Reimbursement, and Finance for contract support and economic analysis.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and Biogen accounting policies.
Collaborate with external auditors on walkthroughs, variance analysis, and detail testing.
Contribute to ad hoc projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation