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Exelixis

Senior Finance Manager

alameda, CA

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SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Finance Manager - R&D will be responsible for developing financial forecasts, crafting management reports, supporting close cycles, and delivering strategic analyses for the PSC organization. This position serves as the primary finance partner to the Pharmaceutical Operations and Supply Chain (PSC) organization, which comprises all technical operations/CMC activities, including manufacturing, validation, drug product/substance, and testing. This Senior Finance Manager - R&D acts as a key advisor to the Head of PSC and each of the PSC cost center leaders, contributing to the organization's achievement of its targets and ensuring financial discipline in the allocation of resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with PSC functional leaders to drive results that are aligned with corporate targets/objectives

Develop bottoms-up PSC financial forecasts and regularly monitor performance against forecasts

Own the financial planning process for all CMC groups, including manufacturing, validation, drug substance, drug product, testing, and biologics activities

Cultivate discipline and accountability across PSC business teams, ensuring projections align with clinical development timelines

Drive continuous improvement and training with PSC business teams to bolster literacy of accrual methodologies and financial targets

Support monthly close process; validate PSC accruals in collaboration with accounting team

Partner with study delivery leads to develop clinical trial forecasts that accurately reflect study plans and requirements

Serve as FP&A point of contact for PSC CAPEX support

Assist FP&A clinical accrual team with clinical site accrual model updates

Support ad hoc projects as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

BS/BA degree in related discipline and 9 years of related experience; or,

MS/MBA/MA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or,

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

CMC / technical operations forecasting experience required

Minimum of 5 years of Public Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience

Minimum of 5 years in business-partner-facing finance role

Experience with financial planning systems required (e.g., Oracle EPBCS, Hyperion, Netsuite, or similar)

Demonstrated growth in responsibility in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or similar finance function

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

Strong analytical, strategic, problem solving and organizational skills

Exceptional business partnering skills - ability to influence without authority

Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills

Ability to build strong cross functional relationships within an organization

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Broad business acumen

Advanced knowledge of Excel & and PowerPoint

Travel Requirements

0% Travel not required.

Environmental Requirements:

Our office is a modern, open space that foster collaborations and creativity.

Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere.

We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this positionis $152,000 - $215,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors. In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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