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