Role Summary
The Manager, G&A Finance will serve as the lead finance partner for the Human Resources organization, overseeing all aspects of business management including forecasting, budgeting, and decision-support analysis. The role contributes to broader G&A Finance activities and requires strong finance expertise, with experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and the ability to support key stakeholders effectively.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual financial planning process for HR partners and provide quarterly reforecasting
- Partner with key business stakeholders to address a variety of business and financial challenges
- Develop and deliver quarterly analyses, forecasts, and reports to support strategic decision making; handle ad hoc projects
- Serve as cost center controller for HR partner
- Coordinate with Accounting, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate cost tracking and accounting, including leading the monthly accrual process and reporting results
- Maintain internal financial systems to ensure data accuracy and integrity for quarterly forecasts and annual planning
- Champion process improvements for HR partner and broader G&A Finance team
Qualifications
- Required: BS in Finance or Accounting
- Preferred: MBA
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, charts, functions, and formulas
- Knowledge of Finance and Accounting fundamentals
- Experience with planning tools (e.g., Oracle Hyperion Planning) and dashboard tools (Hyperion, Qlik, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI)
Skills
- Effective communication with senior leadership
- Strong analytical mindset with a creative approach to solving business challenges
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Collaborative, cross-functional mindset to drive business decisions
- Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and occasionally ambiguous environment
- Intellectually curious and team-oriented with a desire to learn and grow
Education
- BS in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred