Sr. Manager, Corporate Finance

Legend Biotech; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 123,605 - 162,232; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Equity and stock options

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in New Jersey is seeking a Sr. Manager, Corporate Finance to support strategic financial decisions. This role involves consolidating financials, working closely with executive teams, and ensuring accurate reporting. Ideal candidates have 8-12 years of finance experience, preferably in the life sciences sector, and strong proficiency in financial tools and Excel.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive corporate finance or FP&A experience.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Prior life sciences experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare financial projections for balance sheet and income statement.
• Prepare Audit Committee and Board quarterly financial presentations.
• Support month-end close activities as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data management

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or advanced degrees (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

OneStream

Job description

Overview

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide. Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize cilta-cel. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Sr. Manager, Corporate Finance is part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ.

Role Overview

Corporate finance supports holistic, strategic operational finance decisions with Legend’s executive team. This role will work closely with the FP&A financial teams supporting the business units to consolidate financials at operating entity and consolidation level for the CFO and VP, IR and Finance. This will also include supporting financial due diligence for potential business development transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare actual, latest estimate, forecast and business plan financial projections for balance sheet, working capital and income statement at operating entity and consolidation level. Create the process for consolidation and standardization reports in One Stream.
• Work with Treasury and Investor Relations to develop and routinely update cash forecasting projections and support financial modelling.
• Prepare Audit Committee and Board quarterly actual financial performance presentations; consolidate information with External Reporting, Accounting and FP&A. Create a standard process and leverage One Stream to automate slides.
• Improve SAP reporting system OneStream to streamline monthly reporting process.
• Provide guidance and timeline expectations to FP&A teammates to ensure on-track budgeting or reporting processes.
• Prepare executive-level presentation and provide insightful analysis for key stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external audit reviews and process walkthroughs as needed.
• Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes.
• Support month-end close activities as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment in analyzing complex financial data to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to evaluate investment opportunities, capital allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial insights with operational goals.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics to enhance decision-making.
• Support Legend Leaders on key financial trends, forecasts, and strategic implications.
• Drive decision-making through data-backed insights, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Accounting or Finance major preferred. MBA or advanced degrees preferred but not required.
• 8-12 years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, business partnering or accounting experience in a matrix environment; prior life sciences experience preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); strong data management and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial planning tools (e.g., OneStream, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights).
• Experience in designing and developing interactive dashboards using Power BI preferred.

Base Pay

The anticipated base pay range is $123,605 USD - $162,232 USD.

Benefits

We offer a best-in-class benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; equity and stock options for eligible roles; paid parental leave; vacation, personal, and sick days; national holidays; and additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, legal assistance, and commuter benefits.

EEO Statement

Legend Biotech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment is at-will and Legend may adjust base salary or other discretionary compensation based on individual, team, performance, or market conditions. Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.

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