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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This newly created position provides financial oversight to the global business and primary finance decision support in the form of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, internal reporting and cost center management functions. This is a hands-on position that is expected to have an immediate impact. In addition, this position will work closely with the Director of Strategic Planning and is a key interface to the corporate executive team including Business Development and European operations.

MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION:

Provide direction and management of the financial forecast and budget process to meet organizational goals and objectives.

Work closely with the Director of Strategic Planning to evaluate all product development programs and long-range planning, including impact of strategic plans on financial budgets/targets.

Provide financial analysis for product development programs at both the functional department and project management level.

Maintain and enhance:
- Annual budget process by projects and cost centers
- Short and long-term forecast models
- Variance reporting
- Staffing plans
- Capital expense plans
Assist with cost control, periodic management reporting of actual results versus plan, revenue and expense forecasting as well as annual and long-term budgeting. Responsible for providing clear and concise variance explanations as well as ongoing assessment of permanent versus timing impact of periodic variances.

Work closely with the Accounting organization to align financial planning and forecast activities with accounting operations and external reporting including delivery of consolidated income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows and working capital needs.

Work closely with the VP Finance on tax planning activities, including 382 analysis, tax credits, and international tax issues.

Work closely with the Business Development team on potential corporate partnerships involving product development and product commercialization to assess the impact on the Company’s business. Prepare comprehensive business case analysis (including ROI) and related recommendations on new business opportunities.

Assist with financial and operational due diligence on potential acquisitions and mergers as required, providing assessment of key risks and opportunities for potential transactions.

Interface and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the development of cross departmental work.

Recruit, manage and develop staff to meet departmental and business needs. Develop staff and manage performance to ensure the organization is effective and poised to strategically meet the needs of the business.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting or equivalent experience. MBA/CFA/CPA is preferred.

At the manager level, at least 6 years experience in finance/accounting with an emphasis on financial analysis techniques with or on behalf of public companies with at least 2 years in a management role. Experience in a finance managerial role in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is a plus.

Prior experience with establishing and maintaining a financial planning and analysis function.

Excellent leadership skills to motivate others, build trust, and function on a collaborative team.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain collaborative work relationships at all levels within the Company and with external business partners.

Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to identify, delegate and supervise critical path tasks and ensure completion under aggressive timelines.

Strong initiative and desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Must be a self-starter with excellent time and project management skills. Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.

Proficiency in computer-based analysis and complex financial modeling.

Experience with financial analytical software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Strength in researching, understanding and succinctly explaining complex transactions and business impact.

Ability to assemble large volumes of data and inputs and organize for strategic decision making with an acute sense of urgency.

High degree of integrity to handle confidential assignments.

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