Finance Business Partner - Commercial
Neurocrine Biosciences
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
About The Role
The Finance Manager – Commercial Finance Business Partner serves as the primary finance partner for an assigned Commercial franchise, providing financial guidance, planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Lead the assigned franchise’s annual budget, Quarterly Latest Estimate (LE), monthly forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Conduct monthly business reviews; analyze Budget vs. Actual (BVA); identify risks/opportunities and recommend actions to improve performance.
- Partner with Commercial leaders to optimize resource allocation and ensure spending aligns with priorities and financial objectives.
- Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial validation.
- Drive continuous improvement: standardize reporting, automate processes, advance Power BI capabilities, and enhance financial modeling tools/approaches.
- Mentor less-experienced Finance colleagues and lead/participate in cross-functional projects supporting Commercial growth.
Requirements
- BS/BA in finance/accounting or related field with 6+ years relevant experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance/Finance Business Partner OR Master’s/MBA with 4+ years relevant experience; biopharmaceutical/life sciences experience preferred.
- CPA or CFA preferred.
- Experience partnering with Commercial/Sales/Marketing/Market Access/Commercial Operations or comparable functions.
- Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, variance analysis, and decision support knowledge.
- Advanced Excel; experience with Planful, SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work with confidential information; working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Annual base salary: $119,700.00–$164,000.00; annual bonus (target 30%); equity long-term incentive eligibility.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).
The Finance Manager – Commercial Finance Business Partner serves as the primary finance partner for an assigned Commercial franchise, providing financial guidance, planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Lead the assigned franchise’s annual budget, Quarterly Latest Estimate (LE), monthly forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Conduct monthly business reviews; analyze Budget vs. Actual (BVA); identify risks/opportunities and recommend actions to improve performance.
- Partner with Commercial leaders to optimize resource allocation and ensure spending aligns with priorities and financial objectives.
- Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial validation.
- Drive continuous improvement: standardize reporting, automate processes, advance Power BI capabilities, and enhance financial modeling tools/approaches.
- Mentor less-experienced Finance colleagues and lead/participate in cross-functional projects supporting Commercial growth.
Requirements
- BS/BA in finance/accounting or related field with 6+ years relevant experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance/Finance Business Partner OR Master’s/MBA with 4+ years relevant experience; biopharmaceutical/life sciences experience preferred.
- CPA or CFA preferred.
- Experience partnering with Commercial/Sales/Marketing/Market Access/Commercial Operations or comparable functions.
- Strong financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling, variance analysis, and decision support knowledge.
- Advanced Excel; experience with Planful, SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and work with confidential information; working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Annual base salary: $119,700.00–$164,000.00; annual bonus (target 30%); equity long-term incentive eligibility.
- Retirement savings plan (company match), paid vacation/holidays/personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits (medical/prescription/dental/vision).