Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Marlborough, MA

This position is responsible for managing the financial analysis and support of all assigned products and manufacturing cost centers and delivering accurate, timely and insightful analysis of key financial cost metrics. This position will also provide support as appropriate to multiple organizations within the company, and will report to the Director of FP&A.

Essential Functions

• Partner with Commercial FP&A to support cost of goods sold and gross margin analysis for Product line P&L reporting.
• Develop cost estimates for the corporate long-range plan refresh/update including various scenario planning to assist in strategic decisions.
• Provide monthly product variance analysis to the Technical Operations and Financial management team, highlighting key variance drivers and its impact on the P&L.
• Support Quarterly projections for Finance and Executive Management.
• Manage monthly close activities including preparation of journal transactions, account reconciliations, and reports as required for all manufacturing and inventory activities.
• Assist with the coordination and support of the annual physical inventory process.
• Maintenance, upgrades, system enhancements related to the company’s financial budgeting system (Hyperion Planning Costing Cube)
• Support the group in identifying, managing, and implementing process efficiencies related to functional responsibilities (i.e. month end close, reporting, etc.)
• Manage the analysis, reporting, and monitoring of operating results, within Manufacturing cost centers.
• Responsible for developing budgets and weighted average unit cost during the annual budget process
• Manage the development and implementation of cost center budgets and forecasts for Manufacturing cost centers
• Support the timely issuance of monthly/quarterly financial report packages for operational managers and senior management.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley requirements within the department – including updating narratives, testing and all key controls are followed.
• Special projects and analysis as required.

Minimum Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or a related business discipline.
• MBA from nationally accredited college or university, preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
• 5+ years work experience in finance or related discipline, preferably in an operations-oriented environment.
• 2-5 years work experience in the pharmaceutical industry primarily in support of manufacturing or process development.
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office Products. Experience using Tableau, Hyperion and Oracle products is preferred but not required.
• Procedures, deliverables, and decision-making are defined by GAAP, company policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks across functional areas is essential.
• Attention to detail and facility with numerical calculations are essential.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present results to all levels of management in a clear and concise format
• Fast paced office environment handling multiple demands.
• Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
• Requires a high level of initiative and independence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
• Work hours may include meetings schedule outside of normal working hours. Demands during peak times may require work hours outside of normal working hours.
• Occasional travel may be required.