Senior Associate, Finance

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Associate, Finance will provide financial support to Amgen’s Global Markets and Policy organization as a member of the Global Markets Finance team, including support for financial consolidation of worldwide sales. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Finance in the Global Markets Finance group.

The position supports financial modeling, quarterly earnings materials and quarter close, as well as quarterly forecasting, annual budgets and long-range planning. It also prepares and presents results and recommendations to senior management and provides financial analysis on an ad hoc basis to help improve business performance. The Senior Associate contributes to multiple projects and cross-functional teams, communicates complex information and recommendations to Finance Management, and develops and uses complex business and financial models to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s degree; or bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Finance/Accounting experience; or associate degree and 6 years of Finance/Accounting experience; or high school diploma/GED and 8 years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• Ability to follow instructions for ongoing requirements and take initiative after receiving initial direction.
• Strong analytical and math skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and a team environment.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical or biotech experience.
• Prior experience with corporate planning software.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial modeling and prepare materials for the quarterly earnings process and quarter close.
• Assist with quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long-range planning.
• Prepare and present results and ideas to senior management.
• Provide financial support and ad hoc analysis to help drive and improve business performance.
• Support multiple projects and participate in cross-functional teams.
• Formulate and clearly communicate complex information, issues and recommendations to Finance Management in written and oral presentations.
• Develop and use complex business and financial models to support decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.
• Career development opportunities.
• Work/life balance support.

What This Job Offers

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