Finance Enterprise Partner - Group Function Finance

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Genentech is seeking a GFF Finance Enterprise Partner in South San Francisco to act as a key financial partner for RDT-2/RDT-3 functions. You will translate numbers into strategic actions, ensure financial compliance, and lead cross-functional initiatives with the eCOE and R&D Finance networks.

You will influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders, drive business cases, and optimize resources to deliver outcomes aligned with corporate goals. A collaborative, adaptable leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Strong experience in Finance Business Partnering and core finance skills.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering with cross-functional functions to influence strategic, operational, and financial outcomes.
• Maintain end-to-end finance process awareness to identify links and ensure financial compliance.
• Co-create business cases, understand operational and financial implications, and enable transparent decision-making.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders by translating complex financial issues into clear messages.
• Define outcomes and allocate resources to support strategic goals.
• Collaborate within the Finance network to share best practices and align on priorities.
• Pursue radical simplification across the finance ecosystem to reduce waste.

Skills

Finance partnering

Collaborative leadership

Change management

Financial systems

English fluency

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

The Position

GFF Finance Enterprise Partner

Why Genentech

We’re passionate about delivering on Our Promise to improve the lives of patients and create healthier communities for all. We foster a culture of inclusivity, integrity and creativity while boldly pursuing answers to the world’s most complex health challenges and transforming society.

Roche Finance has set exciting Finance Ambitions and an aspiration for the Future of Finance. With the White Paper, the implementation of the RAMP program, and the creation of the eCOE, a new finance ecosystem is emerging. As all parts of Finance are progressing on the journey, it is important that we aspire for Group Function Finance (GFF) to be fully embedded in this new ecosystem and take an active role in it, enabling the business to deliver on its mission and providing transparency. We focus on the long-term, leading investment in research and development, striving to improve lives today and for generations to come.

Achieving these ambitions and aspirations in an environment that evolves and transforms at a faster pace will require an evolving way of working and leadership style. In this role, you will act as a key financial partner, navigating complex financial landscapes and driving strategic value as we transition into this modern, interconnected finance ecosystem.

The Opportunity

• Strategic Business Partnering: Partner with RDT-2/RDT-3 business functions, influencing and navigating to achieve strategic, operational, and financial ambitions, while translating numbers into actionable outcomes and business aspects into financials through strong storytelling.

• Compliance & Process Awareness: Maintain profound system awareness and a deep understanding of end-to-end (E2E) finance processes to identify the links/challenges of business decisions and ensure financial compliance.

• Business Case Co-Creation: Apply rigor and business acumen to co-create business cases, understanding underlying operational, strategic, and financial implications to enable transparency, support decision-making across the broader organization, and provide financial leadership for cross-functional/multi-site projects.

• Stakeholder Challenge & Influence: Challenge and influence both finance and non-finance stakeholders by translating complex financial issues and respective consequences into clear, impactful, and easily understood key messages.

• Resource & Outcome Management: Ensure clear outcomes are defined and resources are allocated accordingly to support the organization's strategic goals.

• Network Collaboration: Partner and collaborate within the Finance network (e.g., eCoE, RSS, PT Finance, R&D Finance, etc.) to share best practices, drive co-creation, and align on priorities to deliver maximum business value.

• Radical Simplification: Strive for radical simplification across the finance ecosystem to improve efficiency and eliminate process waste.

Who You Are

• Qualified Finance Professional: Holds a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Finance or Accounting, possesses strong experience in Finance Business Partnering, and brings robust core finance skills (technical, systems, processes, and concepts) alongside fluency in English and excellent communication skills.

• Collaborative & Adaptive Leader: Exhibits the ability to "lead from every seat" and provide specialist expertise, while actively networking and collaborating across and beyond boundaries to break down silos and role-model collaborative behaviors.

• Change & Simplification Advocate: Possesses a passion for change, simplification, and process improvement, with the unique ability to see through complexity, identify and remove waste, and drive continuous improvement.

• Resilient & VACC-Aligned: Demonstrates the resilience and agility to adjust to a fast-changing environment while actively promoting and applying the VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) leadership principles.

• Relationship Builder & Strategic Thinker: Features strong interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills to build trusting, productive relationships, paired with the ability to understand business context and apply sound judgment toward prioritization and decision‑making.

Location

• This position is based in South San Francisco, CA

• Relocation Assistance is not available

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $104,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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