Manager, Affiliate Finance

Biogen; Baar; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Biogen in Switzerland seeks a Manager, Affiliate Finance to lead local accounting and FP&A for Switzerland and Austria, coordinating with Finance Shared Services in Warsaw. You will consolidate data, analyze trends, and support the Finance Director with budgets and forecasts.

You will own external expense coordination, develop monthly dashboards, and lead audits with a focus on SOX compliance and accurate reporting across the entity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• Proven analytics support for commercial operations.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Strong systems knowledge with Hyperion/Essbase/Oracle.
• Advanced Excel and proficient PowerPoint skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication.
• Entrepreneurial and ethical approach.
• Team player with fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead local accounting activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with Finance Shared Services.
• Prepare month-end entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Coordinate monthly close with Corporate Controller and explain variances.
• Support Finance Director with budgeting and quarterly forecasts.
• Own external expense coordination and AOP planning.
• Develop monthly dashboards with KPIs: Revenue, Expenses, P&L.
• Assist audits to ensure SOX compliance.
• Oversee supply chain finance with external logistics partner.
• Distribute standardized reporting packages and analyze performance vs budget.

Skills

Master's degree

Finance experience

Analytical skills

Accounting principles

Hyperion/Essbase/Oracle

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial mindset

German and English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Hyperion

Essbase

Oracle

Job description

About This Role:

As Manager, Affiliate Finance you will become an integral part of the CHAT Cluster finance organization, reporting directly to the Head of Finance for Switzerland and Austria. This role requires you to lead day-to-day accounting operations in collaboration with Finance Shared Services based in Warsaw. You will offer critical support to the Finance Director by consolidating and analyzing financial data to aid in strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for steering external expense budgets and providing comprehensive reporting, forecasting, and analysis compared to the budget. Additionally, you will oversee all local logistics processes, acting as the main contact for our external logistics partner. Your efforts will ensure seamless financial operations, contributing significantly to the organization’s financial health and growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead local accounting activities related to monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes in collaboration with Finance Shared Services.


• Prepare month-end sales entries, accruals, and reclassification entries.


• Coordinate the monthly closing with the Corporate Controller to explain variances versus AOP/Forecast.


• Assist the Finance Director in all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including the development and submission of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.


• Own the process of external expense coordination with departments for forecasts and AOP planning.


• Develop and update monthly dashboards with financial KPIs including Revenue, Expenses, and Entity P&L.


• Take an active role in external and internal financial audits, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements.


• Lead supply chain operations through the external logistics provider, addressing finance-related inquiries.


• Prepare and distribute standardized financial reporting packages for departments, analyzing actual versus budget/forecast performance.

Who You Are:

You possess a keen eye for detail and thrive in environments where precision and accuracy are essential. You are adept at meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of communication and collaboration with your team. Your entrepreneurial spirit drives you to approach challenges ethically and innovatively, always seeking ways to enhance operational efficiency. As a team player, you value the power of working together to achieve common goals, and your ability to communicate fluently in German and English enables you to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps effortlessly.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.


• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in a similar position.


• Proven experience in providing analytics to support commercial operations.


• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial concepts and principles.


• Strong systems knowledge, particularly with Hyperion/Essbase/Oracle.


• Advanced Excel skills.


• Proficiency in PowerPoint.


• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.


• Entrepreneurial and ethical approach.


• Team player with good oral and written communication skills in German and English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.


• Knowledge of additional European languages.

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.

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.

Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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