Senior Manager, IT Finance
Gilead Sciences
August 29, 2026
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area
IT
Senior Manager – IT Finance (Foster City, CA; No Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of finance and boundary applications to ensure stability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
- Lead end-to-end delivery (enhancements, implementations, system lifecycle management).
- Serve as system owner for key applications (support, governance, continuous improvement).
- Coordinate vendors (performance management, issue resolution, roadmap alignment).
- Partner with Finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Oversee program planning/execution across concurrent initiatives; manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
Finance Solution Leadership
- Provide functional/operational leadership for boundary finance systems.
- Own BlackLine (Account Reconciliations): support, enhancements, roadmap; transition/optimize support models; continuous improvement.
- Guide capabilities across 2Klicks, GLSU, Alliant Royalties, OneSource, and Salesforce PRM.
Business & Program Execution
- Translate stakeholder needs into system capabilities/enhancements; act as trusted advisor.
- Ensure integration with core platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and data consistency.
- Drive governance, requirements prioritization, release management, risk/issue management, and audit control adherence.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 8 years OR Master’s + 6 years OR PhD.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- BlackLine, OneSource, SAP-integrated tools (GLSU, 2Klicks), SAP S/4HANA finance integrations.
- Life sciences/regulatory experience; SOX knowledge.
- 8–12+ years supporting finance/ERP systems; leadership of programs/vendors/cross-functional teams.
- RFP/vendor selection, contract negotiation, implementation governance.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Bay Area: $169,320–$219,120; Raleigh: $146,200–$189,200. May be eligible for bonus, stock-based incentives, and benefits (medical/dental/vision/life).
Application Instructions (for current employees/contractors)
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of finance and boundary applications to ensure stability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.
- Lead end-to-end delivery (enhancements, implementations, system lifecycle management).
- Serve as system owner for key applications (support, governance, continuous improvement).
- Coordinate vendors (performance management, issue resolution, roadmap alignment).
- Partner with Finance teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Oversee program planning/execution across concurrent initiatives; manage risks, dependencies, and escalations.
Finance Solution Leadership
- Provide functional/operational leadership for boundary finance systems.
- Own BlackLine (Account Reconciliations): support, enhancements, roadmap; transition/optimize support models; continuous improvement.
- Guide capabilities across 2Klicks, GLSU, Alliant Royalties, OneSource, and Salesforce PRM.
Business & Program Execution
- Translate stakeholder needs into system capabilities/enhancements; act as trusted advisor.
- Ensure integration with core platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) and data consistency.
- Drive governance, requirements prioritization, release management, risk/issue management, and audit control adherence.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s + 8 years OR Master’s + 6 years OR PhD.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- BlackLine, OneSource, SAP-integrated tools (GLSU, 2Klicks), SAP S/4HANA finance integrations.
- Life sciences/regulatory experience; SOX knowledge.
- 8–12+ years supporting finance/ERP systems; leadership of programs/vendors/cross-functional teams.
- RFP/vendor selection, contract negotiation, implementation governance.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- Bay Area: $169,320–$219,120; Raleigh: $146,200–$189,200. May be eligible for bonus, stock-based incentives, and benefits (medical/dental/vision/life).
Application Instructions (for current employees/contractors)
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.