Sr. Manager, Affiliate Finance - Fixed Term Contract

Biogen, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 173,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Biogen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance in Toronto to lead affiliate planning, forecasting, and financial governance. You will partner with the leadership team to drive performance insights and operational strategies.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, ensuring accurate reporting and process improvements while maintaining compliance and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA required; CFA asset.
• 7–10 years progressive finance experience, pharma/biotech experience considered asset.
• Experience supporting senior leadership and cross-functional partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions without authority and improve processes.
• Pharma/biotech industry experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly sales, monthly financial, and expense reporting packages.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure timely inputs and real-time visibility into performance.
• Maintain integrity of affiliate financial records, GL balances, and P&L reporting.
• Analyze results and variances; identify issues requiring investigation or corrective action.
• Coordinate audits; support management reporting requirements and compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; model scenarios.
• Identify and implement process improvements; partner across Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and GBS.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Priorities management

Digital platforms adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration/Economics

CPA designation

CFA designation (asset)

Job description

About This Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Canadian affiliate leadership team. The role is responsible for leading affiliate planning, forecasting, business performance management, supply chain financial oversight, and decision support activities. The Senior Manager provides financial insights that influence commercial and operational strategies while ensuring effective financial governance, planning accuracy, and execution of affiliate priorities. The Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance is accountable for maintaining accurate financial data, supporting commercial and operating expense planning, supporting Patient Service Program (PSP) and Distribution COGS reporting, coordinating supply chain activities with third-party logistics providers, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The role also supports affiliate planning cycles, accrual management, and continuous process improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls. Hybrid setting requiring working in person at our offices in Toronto. This is a 12 month Fixed Term contract, This job posting is for an existing vacancy in the organization.

What You’ll Do

Financial Operations & Reporting

Prepare and distribute weekly sales reports, monthly financial reports, and expense reporting packages. Collaborate with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely inputs, providing real-time visibility into financial performance. Prepare comprehensive and accurate financial reports and analytics. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of affiliate financial records, general ledger balances, and P&L reporting. Analyze financial results and variances, identifying issues requiring investigation or corrective action. Prepare financial reporting packages and support management reporting requirements. financial results. Coordinate audit requests and maintain documentation supporting internal and external reviews. Implement strategies to manage and optimize operating expenses, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and long-term vision. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and financial control requirements.

Planning, Forecasting & Budget Management

Support annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes for the various therapeutic areas. Prepare and Lead financial assessments and scenario modeling and discussions to support strategic business decisions. Maintain affiliate operating expense budgets and monitor ongoing spend against plan. Support financial forecasting activities through collection, validation, and analysis of business assumptions. Assist with tracking business performance metrics and planning deliverables. Maintain headcount and operating expense tracking to support planning and reporting requirements. Support scenario analysis and financial modeling as required.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global Business Services teams to support operational and financial objectives. Support the Associate Director, FP&A and Head of Finance in planning cycles, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives. Contribute to continuous improvement of affiliate finance processes, tools, and reporting frameworks. Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and procedures. All other duties are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or a related field CPA designation required; CFA designation is considered an asset 7-10 years progressive finance experience, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry experience considered an asset. Experience supporting senior leadership. Experience in Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. Demonstrated ability to influence decisions without authority Experience in pharma, biotech, or closely related industry highly preferred.

Language(s)

Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally spanning all levels of the organization.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into business insights. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities. Results-oriented with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity. Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams Ability to work across multiple digital platforms and early adoption of new systems/applications.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $122,000 to $163,000. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Job Level

Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

EEO / Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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Additional Opportunities

As Biogen recently acquired Apellis, you can find additional open jobs on our Apellis website here.