WHAT YOU WILL DO
In this vital role, you will be a key part of the R&D Finance team, supporting Amgens Research & Development function and reporting to the Amgen India R&D Finance lead. You will:
- Manage preparation of budgets, forecasts, and Long-Range Scenarios
- Provide consultancy and financial decision support analysis to various R&D functions and departments
- Interact with a wide range of staff across Amgen
Roles and Responsibilities
Planning
- Manage quarterly budget and planning activities including headcount, operating expenses, and capital expenses
- Prepare monthly and quarterly headcount and operating expenses reports for business functions
- Communicate and provide direction to function heads about financial trends and their business implications
Master Data Maintenance
- Manage and update financial master data across all systems to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Handle cost center creation, modification, and deactivation aligned with the organizational structure
- Create Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for precise project tracking and financial reporting
Accounting
- Manage month-end close processes, including monthly and quarterly analysis
- Oversee monthly and quarterly Prepaids and Accruals processes
Productivity
- Implement and track productivity metrics to support management reporting
- Partner with the business to drive efficiency
Projects
- Provide business analysis and decision-making support, including financial analyses and modeling of what if scenarios
- Lead continuous improvement projects using digital technologies and automation
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as required
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications
Masters degree with 8 to 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business administration in a similar position in an international environment
OR Bachelors degree with 10 to 12 years of similar experience
Must-Have Skills
- Experience in Budgeting, Forecasting, and HC Planning
- Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage several priorities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), Hyperion, SAP, Anaplan, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Teams)
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in a multinational environment with global teams
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
- Strong business acumen, critical thinking, and execution excellence
Soft Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing priorities
- Collaborative mentality and ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams
- Resilience, discretion, and the ability to thrive under pressure
