Sr. Associate Budget Coordinator - Thousand Oaks, CA
Sr. Associate Budget Coordinator - Thousand Oaks, CA
US - California - Thousand Oaks Apply NowAt Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this key role, you will support the GCO Finance function through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics. You’ll collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver accurate, timely insights that drive strategic decision-making.
Flexible Commuter role in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will work on-site a minimum of 2-3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serves as the OPEX Budget Coordinator for key brands within the USBO business area, with responsibilities for monthly and quarterly OPEX reporting, variance analysis and system management, accrual preparation and review, invoice processing, Purchase Order setup and management, along with ad-hoc analysis as needed.
- Support the USBO OPEX lead, brand finance lead and associated brand team with financial planning and OPEX support for key budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for USBO leadership.
- Provide clear, data-driven insights into performance drivers, cost trends, and business risks/opportunities.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of financial master data across relevant systems (e.g., cost centers, WBS, and project codes).
- Collaborate with other USBO Budget Coordinator counterparts to ensure alignment on key deliverables.
- Lead quarter-close and consolidation activities for your respective brands, including journal reviews, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Contribute to standardization and automation initiatives to improve process efficiency.
- Demonstrate ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in all deliverables.
What We Expect of You
Basic Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Finance experience
OR
- Associate’s degree and 6 years of Finance experience
OR
- High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Finance experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or multinational corporate environments.
- Knowledge of FP&A processes, quarter-close, and financial consolidation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively across time zones and in a virtual team environment.
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Hyperion, Ariba, Anaplan, PowerBI, and Tableau preferred.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles.
- Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate and influence in a matrixed global organization.
- High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability.
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management, and prioritization skills.
What You Can Expect of Us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship
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