Hiring for Finance Manager; Location:Ridgefield, CT 06877

Job Title: Finance Manager

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible Extension)

Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877

Duties:

• Planning/Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting
• Support US and global functional financial reporting requirements, in close collaboration with overall Finance & business team.
• As required provide scenario analysis in support of the development of alternatives, including risk identification and related mitigation proposals.
• Management Accounting (incl. Closing), Cost Analysis
• Provide comprehensive, timely analysis, with business specific interpretation (written commentary) to assist in smart business decision process.
• Responsible for administration and related reporting of R&D Project time recording system, including monthly upload to Global Project reporting database (ComPACT and ProBase).
• Responsible for monthly support and reporting of external Development pipeline project costs with Development External Alliance Management DExAM team.
• Responsible for planning and reporting of IU share of Patent costs in PRISMA.
• Responsible for all intercompany accounting (i.e. capacity charge outs) and transaction management related to assigned US function.
• Constructively challenge Business Partners, relative to market place and business trends, 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, etc.
• Participate in alignment and coordination with GBS where applicable
• Lead/participate in (international)projects as needed and ensure local implementation, integration and compliance.
• Key Finance stakeholder for assigned US functional projects; establishing/measuring KPIs, leading/managing planning processes, and supporting global agreements.
• Ensure cross-functional and global alignment and adherence to goals.
• Support local negotiations with purchasing & local vendors
• Participate in alignment of manufacturing schedule with forecast (optimize utilization)
• Audit / Compliance
• Support Internal & External audits as needed

Skills:   

• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex issues and make decisions that are sensible and based on available information.
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to influence Business Partners at all levels of global organization (including logic, storytelling, common vision, etc.).
• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities under high pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage Business Partner relations and expectations.
• Ability to understand business risk and translate those risks to financial data and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ability to traverse the intersection of business, medicine, science, and technology.
• This position requires strong cross functional collaboration skills, understanding of key business strategies, and interacting with the Business Partners so that financial/business advice, counsel and recommendations can be made for the purpose of meeting financial/business objectives.
• Collaboration with functional management teams at the local and global levels required.
• Strong project management skills required to lead or participate in special projects/assignments as requested by Finance or business leadership.
• Requires knowledge and regular use of multiple systems and related complexities to ensure data consistency/integrity across all systems.
• Minimum travel may be required.
• Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities:
• Previous experience in Pharma and as a Controller with P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility desired

Education:        

• Bachelor, Master or CPA from an accredited institution required in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering.
• Four to five (4-5) years of work experience with increasing responsibility in Finance, Accounting and Operations.