Finance Sr. Manager

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Plan

Retirement and Savings Plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Job summary

Amgen in North Carolina is seeking a Finance Sr. Manager to join the ANC Drug Substance Operations FP&A team, delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analytics for site operations.

The role requires deep manufacturing finance experience, strong COGM planning knowledge, and the ability to connect operational performance to business strategy. Collaboration with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Accounting is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or related field with multiple years of experience.
• Experience with financial planning, analysis, and compliance for pharma manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present data to senior management.
• Experience with SAP and ERP consolidation tools; Hyperion planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop COGM budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans for ANC site operations.
• Collaborate with Site & Global teams to align planning assumptions.
• Lead monthly/quarterly actual vs forecast analyses and senior leadership commentary.
• Drive process improvements in planning and data automation.

Skills

FP&A

Costing

SAP

Excel

Analytics

Cross-functional

Education

PhD or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Master's in Finance/Accounting

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Hyperion planning

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 Sr. Manager

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role, Amgen is seeking a highly motivated and experienced finance professional to join the North Carolina Drug Substance Operations Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. In this role, you will partner closely with site and finance leadership to deliver high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analytics for ANC site operations.

This role is designed for a finance member with deep manufacturing experience, strong understanding of Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) planning, and the ability to connect operational performance to business strategy. The ideal candidate brings a balanced combination of technical financial expertise, strategic thinking, process improvement orientation, and comfort leveraging technology to improve insight, efficiency, and decision-making.

• Develop the Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) budget, forecasts, and long-range plans for ANC site operations by applying a deep understanding of the operational and financial drivers that shape manufacturing performance. Translate key assumptionsincluding COGM cost elements, Net vs. Inventory determination, operating expenses, production plans, capacity assumptions, and drug substance manufacturing parametersinto accurate and robust financial plans.
• Partner closely with Site & Global teams such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Accounting, Procurement, to identify, validate, challenge, and align the underlying planning assumptions. Ensure financial plans accurately reflect operational realities while providing meaningful insights to support business decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Implement and maintain a model for multi-plant site allocation methodology.
• Use technology, advanced analytics, and automation tools to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Understand and apply standard costing structure and methodology to provide meaningful insights during manufacturing variance reviews and annual standard costing execution.
• Support financial analysis and scenario modeling for new product introductions, technology transfer programs, production plan options and other strategic site initiatives.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly actual results versus forecast and plan for assigned functions; including variance analysis and senior leadership level commentary and business performance insights.
• Partner with site key stakeholders on capital investment business cases, cost optimization initiatives, and productivity program implementation.
• Develop a strong understanding of Amgen financial policies, internal controls, financial discipline and compliance requirements; educate and support site stakeholders in applying them effectively.
• Support process improvement efforts to simplify planning, improve accuracy, and increase efficiency across finance and site operations.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Related Field.
• Masters degree and 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Related Field.
• Bachelors degree and 6 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Related Field.
• Associates degree and 10 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Related Field.
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in Finance, Accounting or Related Field.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Strong experience managing financial planning and analysis, accounting and compliance for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including knowledge in site COGM planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and present results to senior management in a clear and concise manner.
• Standard costing and capital planning knowledge.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP and consolidation tools.
• Understanding of SAP month end closing process for operational expense and production related activity (process orders, absorption, settlements).
• Hyperion planning system experience
• Proficient with Technology, especially with advanced Excel skills or tools to analyze large data sets.
• Strong communication and business partnership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, work in teams and solution-driven with a strong can-do mindset.
• Data analytics or data visualization and dashboard experience (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, Alteryx, etc.)
• Understand Continuous improvement concepts and experience driving or collaborating with process improvement initiatives

What you can expect of 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, well 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.

Application deadline

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.

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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.