Capital Finance Associate

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, the number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a growing team of 340 talented people and more than 35 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise, and professional experience shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. Based in Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office feeds innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.  

CAPITAL FINANCE ASSOCIATE

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

This role will be part of the Operations Finance team. This individual will be on a team responsible for managing the global capital approval process, project prioritization, and financial evaluation. This person will prepare results for Amgen’s capital budgeting and reporting, including preparation of reports to Amgen’s executives, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee. Will work across all Amgen functions and operating regions to plan and supervise capital spend.  This individual will regularly prepare analyses to influence individuals at the highest levels of the organization.      

Key Responsibilities:

• Core member of the Investment Lifecycle Management (“ILM”) policy and process; ensure that individuals responsible for planning and budgeting capital activities adhere to documented ILM procedures

• Liaison to functional areas that prepare capital project requests, providing subject matter expertise on capital finance and capital accounting inquiries

• Screen proposals to ILM to ensure that proposed projects align with Amgen’s investment philosophy and evaluate proposals to ensure sponsors complete appropriate analysis before the Executive review.    

• Prepare presentations for Board of Director and Audit Committee meetings, including collaborating closely with Corporate Audit and Legal departments to review and approve materials. 

• Complete the annual budget process, implement quarterly forecasts, and analyze actual financial results relative to the capital plan/forecast monthly. Support the long-term (10-year) capital planning process.

• Build and improve processes that are focused on connecting our work-in-place processes to enterprise cash flow

• Effectively communicate and manage time while working with team members and stakeholders across time zones

• The candidate will also support the Engineering function and complete core FP&A responsibilities including the annual budget process, quarterly forecast process, long-range scenario planning process, and analysis of actual financial results relative to the forecast on a monthly basis.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting

• Experience in a capital budgeting and reporting process

• Certified public accountant or experience working in accounting (with preference for experience in capital project accounting)

• Experience in preparing executive-level Problem-solving communication including written and oral presentations

• Problem solving and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and solve vaguely defined problems, and a strong eye for business

• Ability to partner with stakeholders with a customer service attitude

• Ability to take initiative and work within an autonomous environment

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US  

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. 

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. 

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits. 

• Flexible work arrangements.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT  

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.