Finance Manager

What will you do

Amgen is looking for a highly motivated Finance Manager to serve as a member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team (FP&A) that supports corporate functions.   

In this role, you will be responsible for handling budgeting, forecasting, and reporting critical corporate functions. This role is expected to partner closely with headquarter leadership and business partners and may also manage direct reports.

In addition, you will play a key role in driving financial strategies that align with company objectives and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. You will be expected to proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and cost efficiencies, leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis to inform business decisions with clear, actionable insights.
• Partner with teams to create robust expense and headcount forecasts, manage planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP), and communicate results promptly.
• Handle closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis for month, quarter, and year-end.
• Prepare management reports, explaining key performance drivers across markets.
• Coordinate annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term plans.
• Execute and analyze ad hoc requests as needed.
• Drive automation and improve financial processes through transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall company goals.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with multiple company functions to support financial reporting, planning, and ad-hoc analysis. Engage in cross-functional interaction as needed.
• Assist with monthly close, prepare reports and variance analyses, and share insights with Senior Management. This requires effective data gathering, cost understanding, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is proactive, curious, and efficient in analysis.

Transformation

• Drive process improvements across areas of responsibility and identify efficiencies. Support the Evolving Financial Management (EFM) initiatives such as continuous forecasting, automation, and continuous close.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree AND 2 years of experience in finance, accounting or related fields

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related fields

Functional Skills:

Preferred skills:

• 5+ years of corporate level experience with 3+ years of progressive finance / accounting experience / financial planning experience
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to present and effectively communicate to senior leadership and drive results
• Ability to educate, communicate and provide financial insights to non-finance individuals
• Adaptable and able to work in a complex matrix environment
• Knowledge of key reporting systems (such as SAP, MS Office, Tableau and Hyperion)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills including familiarity with finance and accounting terms
• Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact and influence personnel across functions and levels, including Management
• Ability to think strategically; Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills
• MBA and/or CPA
• Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience (highly preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills (English)
• Energetic, detailed oriented, highly motivated with a “can do” outlook