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Role Description

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. As part of its global expansion strategy, Amgen has built a next generation biologics facility in Singapore and we are seeking to appoint well-qualified and experienced individual to assume the role of Finance Manager.

Accountabilities to the Finance Director.

·       Manages preparation of budgets, forecasts and standard costing

·       Primary contact for standard costing, tracking and analysis of inventory transactions, and internal/external audits for Singapore products

·       Provides leadership, consultancy and financial decision support analysis to various functions, teams and departments

·       Actively contributes to finance business processes and resolution of issues, representing site/country specific topics/issues

·       Liaise with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, other business functions

·       Liaise with Accounting, Ops Consolidation FP&A and Site FP&A teams

Responsibilities

FP&A/Accountancy

·       Lead month-end close and quarterly budget/planning activities

·       Manage cost accounting activities, including but not limited to yearly standard costing in SAP, monthly tracking and reporting of variances

·       Implement and track productivity metrics to support management reporting and partner with the business to drive efficiency

·       Communicate and provide direction to Function heads about financial trends and their business implications

Projects

·       Provide business analysis and decision-making support, including financial analyses and modelling of "what if" scenarios

·       Provide support for internal and external audits, as needed

·       Lead consolidation of submissions for government grants

·       Lead or support local and corporate projects

Basic Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration

·       At least 7 years’ experience in similar position(s) in an international environment

·       Experience in cost accounting, budgeting and planning 

·       Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication

·       High proficiency with ERP system(s) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·       Demonstrated technical knowledge of accountancy (local country accounting principles), relevant laws, local taxes and accounting systems/processes

Preferred Requirements

Technical Capability and Experience

·       MBA and/or CPA highly desirable

·       Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical experience preferred

·       Experience with SAP, EDW, Oracle/Hyperion planning and reporting

·       Integrates disciplinary and business strategy knowledge to develop recommendations

·       Basic knowledge of US GAAP

Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

·       Energetic, flexible team player, with ability to adapt in a changing environment

·       Ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence cross-functionally to achieve desired outcomes and objectives

·       Finds solutions to fiscal issues with help of internal/external advisors, as needed

·       Desire for continuous improvement and ability to drive process improvements

·       Strong project management, planning and organizational skills

·       High attention to detail, works quickly and accurately

·       Displays executive presence

Competencies

·       Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentation)

·       Demonstrates capability to learn quickly, being open and flexible to changes, in a multinational environment

·       Analyzes and solves complex problems; thinks independently

·       Demonstrates excellence in producing accurate work

·       Strong ability to partner with Singapore business leaders

·       Represent the company and function internally and externally

·       Demonstrates a strong customer focus in all activities

·       Serves as a role model for Amgen Values