Associate Director, Finance - Contractor

Shionogi Inc.; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Shionogi Inc. in Florham Park, NJ seeks an Associate Director of Finance to support Commercial and Medical business partners and drive FP&A activities, including pre-launch and launch analyses. Hybrid work arrangement with some on-site presence is expected.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Finance Directors, variance analysis, month-end close support, and preparation of product P&Ls and management reports. Strong GAAP/SOX knowledge and pharma industry experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years of finance experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical technology industries.
• Launch experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis in a company with complex business strategies.
• Proficiency with JDE and TM1.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams by providing financial analysis and support for product and marketing initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive variance analysis vs. previous year, budget, and Latest Estimates; include written business analysis to identify risks & opportunities.
• Partner with the Finance Directors, make suggestions and mitigation; develop and analyze performance metrics.
• Support the month-end close and accrual process for Commercial functions; ensure proper expense recognition; manage allocations; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Support the preparation of performance reviews and other formal financial packages for senior management; on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Support the preparation of product P&Ls and Commercial expense reports and assists in communicating results to business leaders.
• With the Finance Director, analyze and make recommendations pertaining to product supply and wholesaler inventory management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Influence and negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

JDE ERP

TM1 Planning

think-cell

PowerPoint

Job description

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Overview

The Associate Director of Finance will support the Commercial and Medical business partners and participate in finance activities, working closely with the Finance Directors and business stakeholders to achieve the business objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director, this position will assist with financial planning and analysis activities including pre-launch and launch analysis.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams by providing financial analysis and support for product and marketing initiatives.


• Lead comprehensive variance analysis vs. previous year, budget, and Latest Estimates; include accompanying written business analysis to identify risks & opportunities. Partner with the Finance Directors, make suggestions and mitigation; develop and analyze performance metrics.


• Support the month-end close and accrual process for Commercial functions; ensure proper expense recognition; manage allocations; ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.


• Support the preparation of performance reviews and other formal financial packages for senior management; on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.


• Support the preparation of product P&Ls and Commercial expense reports and assists in communicating results to business leaders.

• With the Finance Director, analyze and make recommendations pertaining to product supply and wholesaler inventory management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA preferred


• Previous finance experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical technology industries is required.


• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of finance experience, including forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close processes, and preparation of financial packages.


• Launch experience highly preferred


• Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis in a company with complex business strategies


• Solid knowledge of financial processes, general ledger systems (JDE) & financial planning systems (TM1)


• Expertise in presentation tools such as think-cell, PowerPoint, etc.


• Analytical experience across all major functional areas with focus on Sales, Supply Chain (for Cost Control) and Product Management


• Flexibility to adjust work hours to meet financial deliverables


• Strong understanding of financial compliance: SOX, GAAP


• Exceptional interpersonal skills, such as the ability to influence and negotiate with business stakeholders, approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend positions.


• Strong attention to details and intellectual curiosity


• Excellent written and oral skills


• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Hybrid work arrangements will allow work from home combined with your presence on-site a minimum of 2-3 days/week.

Additional Information

The hourly rate for this position is $90 - $115. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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