Finance Manager, R&D Discovery Research
Core
Provide financial leadership for strategic planning, execution, and resource management for R&D Discovery Research, supporting Vice Presidents across Oncology, Precision Medicine, and other therapeutic areas.
Role type
Senior Finance Manager (FP&A & Planning)
Builds
Financial plans, executive summaries, and decision-making support for R&D strategy
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A), variance analysis, financial close management, project leadership, process improvement, stakeholder influence, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience with artificial intelligence in finance processes, experience in matrixed organizations
Technologies
Artificial intelligence tools, financial planning systems
Responsibilities
Lead financial support for planning cycles (Plan, Update, LRP, LBE); Prepare executive summaries and financial presentations; Manage financial close activities; Support business initiatives and deal integration; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency using AI; Perform ad hoc financial analyses; Build partnerships with business leaders; Promote financial controls and transparency.