Director - Finance

The position will report to the AVP Corporate Finance and will be a member of Amgen’s Global Finance Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

Independently leading and managing a centralized local FP&A team that will be responsible for several key planning activities within the forecasting cycle

Driving and identifying new procedures/processes or modifying existing ones which lead to improved cost effectiveness and/or appropriate quality, compliance, and standardization levels

Implement standard reporting and consistent delivery across functions

Developing and implementing schedules, objectives, and goals

Partnering with Executive Directors and Directors in Finance (FP&A, Accounting, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to support the strategic directions of the business

Implementing new technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, productivity and/or delivery

Managing a centralized Anaplan forecasting process for outside expenses

Provide strategic analysis and interpretation of the financial results

Training and implementation of finance policies and procedures

This role requires an experienced, energetic individual with a strong finance background. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and management capability.

Experience in driving and implementing strategic change

Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills

Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required

Positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables

Exceptional interpersonal skills; influence at all levels, functions, & geographies

Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment

Required Personal Competencies

• Integrity - Holds to core values and expected behavior, and holds others to the same standard - no exceptions
• Technical Knowledge – Deep knowledge of Financial Planning and Analytics
• Drives Results - Sets compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement while remaining flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Communication - Articulate; makes arguments in a compelling manner and influences decision making
• Building Teams - Delegates/gives significant responsibilities to team members and holds them accountable