Senior Manager, Finance - Inventory & Manufacturing Operations

Role Summary

The Senior Manager of Finance – Inventory and Manufacturing Operations is responsible for delivering performance-based analytics within the Technical Operations organization, overseeing the product costing process to support strategic planning, standard costing, and the annual business planning cycle. The role supervises a costing group and manages all financial aspects related to inventory and manufacturing for both commercial and clinical programs, including cost accounting, financial accounting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls. It partners with FP&A and the Director of Inventory and Manufacturing to create and deploy a financial analytics framework for the organization and to assist with forecasting and budgeting. The position also manages financial reporting for inventory and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Developing a strong business partner relationship with the Manufacturing, QA, QC, and Process Development functions.
• Managing a financial performance management platform for the Technical Operations Organization.
• Manage Inventory and Manufacturing Finance Costing Team.
• Manage and complete the monthly accounting close process related to inventory, manufacturing, and clinical trials, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze and validate all inventory transactions in Oracle.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a standard cost accounting process for our manufacturing operation, including performing periodic cost studies in support of our standard cost model and the regular investigation, resolution and reporting of actual-to-standard variances.
• Work directly with third-party vendors to ensure accurate monthly reports.
• Develop and maintain inventory cycle counting process.
• Provide business analysis, forecasting and budgeting with the Technical Operations organization in partnership with our FP&A group, including making recommendations for financial and operational improvements.
• Maintain and make recommendations to improve our system of internal accounting controls as they relate to inventory and manufacturing.
• Work within our existing Oracle ERP system and the Oracle Process Manufacturing module, lead efforts to recommend and implement any expansions of this system.
• Manage the preparation of the internal and external reporting related to these key areas, including internal monthly reporting and quarterly reporting to be filed with the SEC and assist in the external audit functions.
• Develop monthly inventory reports for Finance leadership and business partners to support analytics and strategic decision making.
• Develop monthly flux analytics to support SEC filings.

Qualifications

• Seven to Nine years’ experience in manufacturing, inventory/finance positions of growing responsibilities.
• Requires a strong working knowledge of Oracle OPM Financials module.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of accounting statements and financial reporting experience in biotechnology and/or pharmaceuticals strongly encouraged.
• Excellent analytic skills; highly proficient in Excel-based modeling with strong computer skills are also required.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, ability to prioritize appropriately and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with personnel throughout the company as well as external vendors.
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to motivate and mentor staff.
• Strong understanding of SOX controls, design and implementation and ongoing evaluation of controls.

Skills

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership and staff development
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial systems and ERP experience (Oracle ERP/OPM, Oracle Process Manufacturing)

Education

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting/finance or similar

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid work arrangement; on-site at Sarepta facilities in the United States and/or attendance at Company-sponsored in-person events.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.