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Gilead Sciences is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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About us
Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Being here matters. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Specific Responsibilities & Skills:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for financial analysis and support of Gilead’s Corporate Affairs organizations – Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Grants and Legal. This role reports to the Director, G&A FP&A and will be part of the Corporate and G&A FP&A team. Success in this role will require the ability to cultivate effective business partnerships across Finance, understand key drivers, drive process improvements and develop an executive level story. The Finance Manager will be viewed as a key partner and “go to person” for financial analysis, insight, and counsel.
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
Responsibilities include:
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Develop a strong understanding of all key performance drivers & issues relating to budget, actual results & forecast updates. Incorporate understanding into quantitative and qualitative analysis of the business’ financial results including variances. Ensure key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted.
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Support development of the annual operational forecasts of the Government Affairs organizations. Collaborate with other Finance functions in the development, review and approval of key planning assumptions. Present to senior level business partners.
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Work with Finance and Accounting Teams to assist with the financial close. This includes expense accruals, and budget vs. actual variance analysis.
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Proactively identify process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our reporting and analysis.
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Build strong business partnerships through regular meetings and close collaboration.
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Independently manage multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment with a high level of precision.
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Play a key role in ERP implementation for the G&A team to optimize close, reporting and forecast processes.
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Champion report automation and data visualization to better support the business.
The key competencies for this candidate are:
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Continuous Improvement approach: proactively generate and translate ideas to action to drive improvement.
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Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
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Strong relationship development and business partnership: ability to build rapport and credibility, and effectively manage expectations across business and Finance stakeholders of all levels and who have a diverse spectrum of viewpoints.
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Possessing and vocalizing a proactive point of view and ability to challenge what and how we do things.
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Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
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Results Orientation: The candidate will be results-driven. Candidate must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
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Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills and ability to translate ambiguity to clarity.
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Ability to oscillate between detail and big-picture and tell the executive level story.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong attention to, and management of detail.
Knowledge, Experience, & Skills:
The preferred candidate will possess:
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A minimum of 6+ years of experience, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility.
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Consolidations experience strongly preferred.
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A BS or BA is required, and an MBA or CPA is preferred.
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Prior experience in biotech or pharma is a plus, but not necessary.
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In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required.
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Able to apply knowledge to complex problem solving.
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In depth knowledge Business Intelligence, Planning and ERP systems is preferred (Working knowledge of Hyperion, Oracle, SAP preferred).
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Experience in high-growth, multi-national organization a plus.
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As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact careers@gilead.com for assistance.
Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications and advice from internal and external experts, Gilead has made the decision to require all U.S. employees and contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.
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For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:
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