Senior Manager, Site Finance Lead

Pfizer; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, Site Finance Lead to drive financial operations at its Bothell location. This pivotal role involves leadership in month-end close activities, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring compliance with financial controls. The successful candidate will collaborate with site leadership to meet financial objectives, manage inventory analysis, and lead the forecasting process. If you're passionate about financial excellence and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation and personal days

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid caregiver and parental leave

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial analysis and cost accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for complex financial modeling.
• Experience in Pharma or Biotech industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close processes including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Own the forecasting and annual budget cycle processes.
• Partner with site leadership to analyze business performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

GMX

Job description

Senior Manager, Site Finance Lead for the North Creek, WA location is an integral member of the Drug Substance Finance team and supports the PGS Network. The position provides leadership with month-end-close activities, budgeting, forecasting, actual reporting, fixed asset management, Financial Controls and standard costing. The role requires an individual who is capable of driving efficiency through continuous improvement of operational and financial processes, while working in a complex, matrix environment and managing competing priorities. The role Business Partners with key Site Leadership Colleagues to help ensure all site objectives are achieved. The scope includes financial support of the total Cost of Goods Sold from the site, operating expenses and capital budgets, and requires the ability to interact with all levels of site and above-site colleagues to achieve the necessary business results in a transparent and ethical manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly close processes: journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis
• GMX – (standard cost/transfer price system)
• Lead annual material and overhead standard cost updates. Collaborate to define and explain standard manufacturing cost related variances
• Review and approve inventory analysis and monthly inventory reserves
• Lead budget vs. actual analysis reviews with Site Leadership management
• Own/lead the forecasting process
• Own/lead annual budget cycle processes including Standard Cost setting processes
• Own/lead corporate submissions and financial reporting to Corporate
• Partner with cross-functional business counterparts to develop annual business plans and analyze year-to-date performance and historical trends
• Collaborate with responsible parties to develop action plans to close any identified gaps
• Make financial updates in accordance with Pfizer policies
• Handle inter-company transactions with affiliate companies
• Responsible for SOX control documentation and participate in SOX testing and audit activities as needed
• Responsible for leading/developing staff

Required Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; an undergraduate major in Accounting or Finance is preferred
• 6 years of successful work experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, reporting, or planning; 5 years with an advanced degree
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required; including the ability to create and use complex models
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of work experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, reporting or planning
• Experience with internal controls and cost accounting
• CPA, CMA, or advanced degree
• Pharma or Biotech Industry experience
• SAP experience

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: May 9, 2025
• Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
• This is not a remote role
• Role is a standard M-F work schedule and does support 24x7 manufacturing operations. Occasional non-standard work activity could be necessary for limited activities
• Colleagues must be highly organized, proactive, and passionate about the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with a broad range of responsibilities

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $120,800.00 to $201,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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