Associate Director, Finance - Contractor

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

Job summary

Shionogi Inc. in Florham Park, NJ, seeks an Associate Director of Finance - Contractor to drive FP&A activities, pre-launch and launch analyses, and partner with Finance Directors for strategic insights.

You will lead variance analyses, support month-end close, and prepare P&Ls and financial packages for senior leaders, including product supply and inventory considerations. This is a hybrid role with on-site presence 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years in finance with forecasting, variance analysis, month-end close, and financial packages.
• Launch experience highly preferred; pharma/biotech/medical tech exposure beneficial.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and SOX; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Commercial and Medical teams with financial analysis support.
• Lead variance analysis vs. prior year, budget, and latest estimates with business narrative.
• Support month-end close, accruals, allocations, and internal controls.
• Prepare performance reviews and financial packages for senior management.
• Assist P&Ls and commercial expense reporting; communicate results to leaders.
• Analyze product supply and wholesaler inventory with Finance Director.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Month-end close

GAAP understanding

SOX compliance

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

JDE

TM1

think-cell

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Director, Finance - Contractor (Finance)

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

• 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

• 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. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request accommodations by calling 973-307-3550 or by sending an email to [e-mail].