Finance Manager - R&D Development

amgen; United States; On-site; USD 100,629 - 136,146; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Finance Manager in the United States to join the R&D FP&A organization, leading planning, forecasting, budgeting, and close processes. You will partner with Development and Oncology Development/Precision Medicines leadership to deliver actionable financial insights and drive strategic investments.

You will ensure strong financial controls, collaborate across Finance and R&D, and guide senior leaders with accurate reporting while identifying efficiencies and automation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate finance experience with FP&A or accounting roles.
• Relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting within a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial data and translate insights for non-finance partners
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience communicating to senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail and execution quality
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a complex, cross-functional matrix environment
• Proficiency in financial systems and experience working with AI/Automation tools, including SAP, Hyperion planning and reporting systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint), ChatGPT, Alteryx
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for headcount and operating expenses.
• Provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making, capital investments, and technology and workforce planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies, partnering with stakeholders to drive implementation.
• Serve as a key finance partner to the Development and Oncology Development/Precision Medicines leadership, providing ongoing financial guidance and decision support.
• Own and support key aspects of the accounting close process, including variance analysis, management reporting, and presentation of results and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and GAAP requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on corporate financial policies and proper accounting treatment of expenses.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance and R&D teams to support ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities within the financial process and lead their implementation

Skills

Corporate finance

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communicating to senior leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Hyperion planning

Microsoft Office

Alteryx

ChatGPT

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Hyperion planning

Microsoft Office

ChatGPT

Alteryx

Job description

Career Category

Finance

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Finance Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will play a key role within the R&D Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization. This position reports to the Director of Development, Global Development Operations and Oncology Development/Precision Medicines organizations and serves as a strategic finance partner in supporting these organizations.

The Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and accounting close activities for Development and Oncology Development/Precision Medicines organizations. The role works collaboratively with R&D leaders and cross-functional partners across Finance to provide financial insight, ensure appropriate financial controls, and support effective decision-making.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead financial planning and analysis for headcount and operating expenses, including the quarterly forecast, annual budget, long-range plan, and quarterly close processes.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making, capital investments, and technology and workforce planning and execution.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies, partnering with stakeholders to drive implementation.
• Serve as a key finance partner to the Development and Oncology Development/Precision Medicines leadership, providing ongoing financial guidance and decision support.
• Own and support key aspects of the accounting close process, including variance analysis, management reporting, and presentation of results and recommendations to senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and GAAP requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on corporate financial policies and proper accounting treatment of expenses.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance and R&D teams to support ad hoc analyses and special projects.
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities within the financial process and lead their implementation

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The finance professional we seek is a person with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree OR

Master’s degree AND 2 years of Finance experience OR

Bachelor’s degree AND 4 years of Finance experience OR

Associate’s degree AND 8 years of Finance experience OR

High school diploma / GED AND 10 years of Finance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate finance experience, including progressive responsibility in FP&A and/or accounting roles
• Relevant experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting within a matrixed organization
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial data and translate insights for non-finance partners
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience communicating to senior leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail and execution quality
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a complex, cross-functional matrix environment
• Proficiency in financial systems and experience working with AI/Automation tools, including SAP, Hyperion planning and reporting systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint), ChatGPT, Alteryx
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range

100,629.80USD -136,146.20USD