Finance Manager, Medicine Controlling

Boehringer Ingelheim; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the US BI and Controlling/Finance organization. You will partner with senior leaders to provide timely and accurate financial analysis, strategic guidance, and proactive communication to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and consolidated reporting, with opportunities to lead international projects and collaborate with global finance teams.

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior leaders.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
• Strategic thinking and business orientation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Finance Business Partner to senior leaders and BI US teams.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Provide timely, accurate financial analysis and commentary.
• Prepare management reporting and KPI tracking.
• Coordinate with global finance on standards, policies, and processes.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Lead or participate in projects with cross-functional teams.
• Challenge business partners to optimize financial performance.

Job description

Description

Act as key Finance Business Partner to Senior Leaders and team members of assigned BI US business and Controlling/Finance organization. Ensuring effective partnership by providing timely, accurate, transparent, financial analysis and strategic guidance; while demonstrating a business focus, being solution oriented, and a proactive communicator.

In addition to the leadership responsibilities with functional business partners, the position includes strategic and operational tasks as follows:

• Facilitate effective local and global partnerships by providing management with relevant, transparent financial and strategic guidance to facilitate decision making
• Effectively challenge business partners/functional units in a business focused, solution oriented, and communicative approach
• Partner with functional leadership and other Finance team members in development and implementation of local/global functional strategies
• Develop accurate and timely functional project plans, budgets and forecasts consistent with global/local strategies
• Manage preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage the consolidated reporting process as required for the assigned US business entity

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $181,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning/Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting
• Support US and global functional financial reporting requirements, in close collaboration with overall Finance ' business team
• As required provide scenario analysis in support of the development of alternatives, including risk identification and related mitigation proposals
• Management Accounting (incl. Closing), Cost Analysis and Product Costing
• Provide comprehensive, timely analysis, with business specific interpretation(written commentary) to assist in smart business decision process
• Complete P'L and Balance Sheet responsibility for assigned US function
• Responsible for all intercompany accounting and transaction management related to assigned US function
• Constructively challenge Business Partners, relative to market place and business trends, production volume ' capacity assumptions and business trends, for optimum decision making to achieve financial objectives/targets
• Provide, timely, transparent, right-first-time, management reporting and analysis related to financial performance, headcount, CAPEX, etc.
• Participate in the verification ' approval of(standard price) calculations results (also with governmental bodies where applicable).
• Participate in alignment and coordination with GBS where applicable
• Partnership, Alliance ' Affiliates Controlling, International Projects
• Lead/participate in (international)projects as needed and ensure local implementation, integration and compliance
• Key Finance stakeholder for assigned US BI functional projects; establishing/measuring KPIs, leading/managing planning processes, and supporting global agreements
• Ensure cross-functional and global alignment and adherence to goals
• Operations / Manufacturing
• Support financial oversight and development of contract manufacturing agreements
• Support local negotiations with purchasing ' local vendors
• Participate in alignment of manufacturing schedule with forecast (optimize utilization)
• Support execution of key operations processes like inventory count / cycle counts, contract manufacturing agreements
• Audit / Compliance
• Support Internal ' External audits
• Help develop and support execution of CoSeA
• Support periodic compliance reviews (ensure quality ' risk management compliance for commercial/operations processes)

Requirements

• Bachelors, Masters or CPA from an accredited institution required in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering
• Four to five (4-5) years of work experience with increasing responsibility in Finance, Accounting and Operations
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex issues and make decisions that are sensible and based on available information
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to influence Business Partners at all levels of global organization (including logic, storytelling, common vision, etc.)
• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities under high pressure situations with tight deadlines
• Ability to manage Business Partner relations and expectations
• Ability to understand business risk and translate those risks to financial data and suggest mitigation strategies
• Ability to traverse the intersection of business, medicine, science, and technology
• This position requires strong cross functional collaboration skills, understanding of key business strategies, and interacting with the Business Partners so that financial/business advice, counsel and recommendations can be made for the purpose of meeting financial/business objectives
• Collaboration with functional management teams at the local and global levels required
• Strong project management skills required to lead or participate in special projects/assignments as requested by Finance or business leadership
• Requires knowledge and regular use of multiple systems and related complexities to ensure data consistency/integrity across all systems
• Minimum travel may be required

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in Pharma and as a Controller with P'L and Balance Sheet responsibility desired

Eligibility Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com