Sr. Financial Analyst I, G&A FP&A

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Job Description

About Us

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

Sr. Financial Analyst I, G&A FP&A (Foster City)

Gilead Sciences is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst I to join the G&A FP&A team.

Specific Responsibilities and skills for Position:

The Sr. Financial Analyst I will be a key member of the FP&A team supporting a key function within G&A. This role will be based in Foster City, CA and he/she will be responsible for providing financial management and value-based business partnering decisions.

Essential Duties and Job Functions

Provide financial support including but not limited to the following:

• Support month end close/ reporting activities and variance analytics. Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries.
• Support the coordination and delivery of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly business reporting packages. Present financial results to business partners.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting planning process for each functional area for operating expense/headcount/capital expenditure.
• Develop a good understanding of key performance drivers & issues relating to budget and actual results ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted to management.
• Support ad hoc requests and ongoing analytics support to assist with tactical and strategic decision-making processes.
• Drive development and implementation of key process improvement initiatives. Proactively engage with Finance colleagues and business partners to develop continuous process improvements to planning, analyses and reporting.

Key Competencies

• Business Partnership and Collaboration: The candidate must demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships with Finance and non-Finance business partners and work collaboratively to deliver meaningful analyses and decision support.
• Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. He/ She must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and be willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions. A "can-do" attitude is an absolute must.
• Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess exceptional financial analytical and problem-solving skills. These skills must be balanced by sound business judgment.
• Independent Worker with Cross-Functional Orientation: The candidate must be an independent self-starter and a proactive leader demonstrating strong influencing capabilities with business partners while maintaining open and transparent communication within Gilead's matrixed organization.
• Continuous improvement: The individual will leverage expertise of functional groups and best practices to recommend systems and process improvements.
• Provide Forward Thinking: The individual will be able to identify the interdependencies across different organizations and proactively address the potential impact of issues with relevant parties.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• A BS or BA is required, with 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility. 3+ years of experience with an MBA/MS.
• Prior experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry is desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and significant knowledge and understanding of US GAAP is required.
• Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is required.
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task environment.
• Excellent interpersonal (team player/ability to work cross functionally) skills required.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

The salary range for this position is: $104,125.00 - $134,750.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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