Biogen

Director, Finance Transformation

Cambridge, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$188k-$259kDetected 12 days ago

Machine LearningData EngineeringAccountingForecastingSAPFP&AERPHRISCommunication

About the role

As the Director of Finance Transformation, you will be at the forefront of Biogen's finance and IT modernization initiatives and the strategic owner of these workstreams within the FP&A organization.
You will define what FP&A needs from transformation efforts, influence cross-functional prioritization, and hold stakeholders accountable to finance outcomes.
With deep FP&A experience and having lived through major systems implementations, you are energized by the broad scope and opportunity to make a lasting impact on FP&A operations.

Define and maintain a multi-year view of FP&A's technology and process needs, focusing on enterprise data strategy, planning, and reporting architecture.
Drive the AI roadmap for FP&A, identifying high-value use cases such as predictive forecasting and automated variance analysis.
Represent FP&A in finance system design and modernization efforts, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
Partner with IT and data engineering on the enterprise finance data strategy, embedding FP&A's reporting and analytics needs.
Lead the development and integration of FP&A's reporting and visualization capabilities into a scalable environment.
Communicate transformation priorities clearly to Senior Finance leaders and drive adoption within FP&A through training.

You are a visionary leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, with a passion for transforming finance operations through innovation and strategic thinking.
You possess a deep understanding of FP&A and have the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable finance strategies.
You are committed to driving change and are motivated by the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance.
Required Skills:

12+ years of experience in FP&A with expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.
Direct, hands-on experience in at least one full-cycle ERP or EPM implementation such as Oracle, Workday, SAP, or Anaplan.
Familiarity with AI/ML applications in finance such as driver-based forecasting and anomaly detection.
Ability to translate finance and technology requirements, write functional requirements, and review data models.
Experience in a matrixed environment working with IT, business leaders, shared services, and external vendors.
Proven track record of operating at a senior stakeholder level with credibility and influence.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Background in biopharma, life sciences, or healthcare.
Familiarity with modern data infrastructure concepts such as data warehouses and BI tooling.
MBA or CPA.
Job Level: Management
Additional Information

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Employee stock purchase plan
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.

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