Finance Business Partner - Commercial

Neurocrine Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation

Holiday & personal days

Parental leave

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences in San Diego seeks a Finance Manager – Commercial Finance Business Partner to serve as the primary finance partner for an assigned Commercial franchise, guiding planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support.

You will lead the annual budget, LE, monthly forecasts, and coordinate inputs across Finance and Commercial stakeholders, analyze BVA results, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve performance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in finance, accounting or related field with 6+ years in FP&A/Finance Partner roles; or Master’s with 4+ years.
• Biopharmaceutical or life sciences experience preferred; CPA/CFA preferred.
• Experience partnering with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, or similar functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, modeling and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP/reporting tools (Planful, SAP, Power BI, Hyperion).
• Analytical, problem-solving, and ability to translate finance into business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned franchise’s annual budget, LE, and monthly forecasting.
• Conduct monthly BVA reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.
• Partner with Commercial leaders to optimize resource allocation and spending alignment.
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close, accruals and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement: standardization, automation, Power BI, and modeling tools.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Communication

Mentorship/leadership

Education

BS/BA in Finance or Accounting

MBA or Master’s (preferred)

CPA or CFA preferred

Tools

Planful

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

Job description

Who We Are

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role

The Finance Manager – Commercial Finance Business Partner serves as the primary finance partner for an assigned Commercial franchise, providing financial guidance, planning, forecasting, and strategic decision support. This role partners with Commercial leadership to drive business performance, optimize investments, and ensure sound financial stewardship through data-driven insights and proactive business partnership.

Your Contributions

• Lead the assigned franchise’s annual budget, Quarterly Latest Estimate (LE), monthly forecasting, and financial planning processes, coordinating inputs and recommendations across Finance and Commercial stakeholders
• Conduct monthly business reviews, analyze Budget vs. Actual (BVA) results, identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve business performance
• Partner with Commercial leaders to optimize resource allocation and ensure spending aligns with business priorities and financial objectives
• Collaborate with Accounting on month-end close activities, including accrual reviews and financial validation
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and methodologies and advancing reporting standardization, process automation, Power BI capabilities, and financial modeling tools and approaches
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced Finance colleagues and lead or participate in cross-functional projects that support Commercial growth and operational excellence
• Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in finance, accounting or related field and 6+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience including progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partner roles; OR Master’s degree or MBA with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience preferred CPA or CFA preferred
• Experience partnering with Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Commercial Operations, or comparable business functions
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and business decision support
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with financial planning ERP, reporting, and visualization tools such as Planful, SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into actionable business insights and recommendations
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and effectively communicate financial concepts to finance and non-finance audiences
• Ability to understand the broader business picture and assess the impact of financial decisions across multiple departments and functions
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, identify opportunities for process improvement, and deliver high-quality work with accuracy and efficiency
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to handle confidential information with appropriate discretion and professionalism

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program.

Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

We are a top place to work.

Neurocrine Biosciences was named one of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Biopharma 2025. We were also named a Great Place to Work Certified company.

Our VALUES

• PASSION: We are driven and love what we do. We are committed to our goals and to making a difference.
• INTEGRITY: We do the right thing for patients and our community. We take accountability. We speak up.
• COLLABORATION: We trust one another. We are inclusive. We are respectful. We are transparent. Together we succeed.
• INNOVATION: We seek and create optimal solutions.
• TENACITY: We do not quit. We adapt. We accomplish what others cannot.

Come join our team during this exciting time of growth and opportunities!