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Boehringer Ingelheim · 5 days ago

AD, Financial Controlling - Projects

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $222K/yr

6+ years exp

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Director for Financial Controlling in Projects. The role involves leading the Financial Controlling function, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with standards while supporting various business partners in financial decision-making.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Planning/Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting

Provide strategic direction for US portion of BI Global Functions financial reporting matters, in close collaboration with overall Finance & Controlling Team

Support scenario simulations and development of alternatives including risk identification and related mitigation proposals

Lead, direct, coordinate and enhance all financial reporting matters for responsible areas. Drive process improvements and spirit of continuous innovation by challenging status quo

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 the area of responsibility

Responsible for all intercompany accounting and transaction management related to business units

Constructively challenge Business Partners, relative to market place, 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

Ensure verification & approval of (standard price) calculations results (also with governmental bodies where applicable)

Ensure alignment and coordination with GBS where applicable

Lead/participate in (international) projects as needed and ensure local implementation and integration

Key Finance stakeholder for US piece of BI Global Functions projects; establishing/measuring KPIs, leading/managing planning processes, and supporting global agreements

Ensure cross-functional and global alignment and adherence to goals

Lead financial oversight and support development of contract manufacturing agreements

Support local negotiations with purchasing & local vendors

Ensure alignment of manufacturing schedule with forecast (optimize utilization)

Ensure support and execution of key operations processes like inventory count / cycle counts, contract manufacturing agreements

Support BU Business Partner / OPU Central Controlling in Internal & External audits

Ensure and support of execution of CoSeA

Lead and support periodic compliance reviews (ensure quality & risk management compliance for commercial/operations processes)

Qualification

Financial ControllingBudgetingFinancial ReportingProject ManagementPharmaceutical ExperienceCPAMBACommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelors, MBA or CPA from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting or Engineering

Six-plus (6+) years of work experience with increasing responsibility in Finance, Accounting and Operations

Experience in Pharmaceutical or Scientific Financial area with responsibilities in Pharma

Knowledge of BI processes a plus

Good organizational, communication and planning skills with effective time management

Ability to work under pressure, make good decisions and to multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Ability to exercise critical thinking skills, proactively identify issues and address with solutions-oriented approach

Ability to manage business partner relations and expectations

Ability to focus on key issues and provide strategic alternatives/options

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to handle conflict resolution and negotiate difficult issues

Ability to understand business risk and translate those risks to financial data and suggest mitigation strategies

Ability to understand the value chain quickly and incorporate that acumen into value-added recommendations

Ability to traverse the intersection of business, medicine, science and technology

Position will balance multiple (often competing) priorities which will require the ability to demonstrate planning and organizational skills as well as sound business and technical knowledge to manage the workload effectively

Requires strong cross functional collaboration skills and understanding of business strategies by interacting with the Business Partners so that financial/business advice, counsel and recommendations can be made to meet financial/business objectives

Solid knowledge of, and collaboration with, functional management teams at the local and global organization level required

Strong project management skills required to lead or participate in special projects/assignments as requested by Finance and business/operations leadership

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefit programs

Healthy working environment

Meaningful work

Mobility

Networking

Work-life balance

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU

10001+ employees