Career Category
Finance
Job Description
The position will report to the AVP Corporate Finance and will be a member of Amgen’s Global Finance Leadership Team.
Key responsibilities:
- Independently leading and managing a centralized local FP&A team that will be responsible for several key planning activities within the forecasting cycle
- Driving and identifying new procedures/processes or modifying existing ones which lead to improved cost effectiveness and/or appropriate quality, compliance, and standardization levels
- Implement standard reporting and consistent delivery across functions
- Developing and implementing schedules, objectives, and goals
- Partnering with Executive Directors and Directors in Finance (FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to support the strategic directions of the business
- Implementing new technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, productivity and/or delivery
- Managing a centralized Anaplan forecasting process for outside expenses
- Provide strategic analysis and interpretation of the financial results
- Training and implementation of finance policies and procedures
This role requires an experienced, energetic individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and management capability.
- Experience in driving and implementing strategic change
- Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; influence at all levels, functions, & geographies
- Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Required Personal Competencies:
- Integrity - Holds to core values and expected behavior, and holds others to the same standard - no exceptions
- Technical Knowledge – Deep knowledge of Financial Planning and Analytics
- Drives Results - Sets compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement while remaining flexible in a rapidly changing environment
- Communication - Articulate; makes arguments in a compelling manner and influences decision making
- Building Teams - Delegates/gives significant responsibilities to team members and holds them accountable
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