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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 Associate.

Accountabilities to the Finance Associate.

• Supports preparation of budgets, forecasts and standard costing
• Provides financial decision support analysis to various functions, teams and departments
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, other business functions
• Liaise with Accounting, Ops Consolidation FP&A and Site FP&A teams

Responsibilities

FP&A/Accountancy

• Support month-end close and quarterly budget/planning activities
• Assist in supporting cost accounting activities, including but not limited to yearly standard costing in SAP, monthly tracking and reporting of variances
• 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 automation projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration
• Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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
• Desire for continuous improvement and ability to drive process improvements
• Strong, planning and organizational skills
• High attention to detail, works quickly and accurately

Competencies

• Good 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
• Demonstrates a strong customer focus in all activities