Finance Manager, R&D

This position is hybrid to our Cambridge, MA location, and will work on site 3 days weekly.

The R&D Finance Manager will report to the Director of Finance. The Finance Manager will manage all aspects of the financial planning & analysis activities for selected R&D functions and costing of selected clinical trials.

Execution of planning activities, including annual operating plan, forecasts, and long-range plan. Work with internal stakeholders to create robust functional financial plans. Work with leadership teams to suggest ways to prioritize spending within target. Strong business partnerships and become the key resource to stakeholders ensuring all finance related matters are addressed, including reviewing and approving purchase orders. Completion of monthly close accurately and timely, including creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis commentary to be presented at the monthly close meetings.

Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and accounting policy and procedures. Maintain control of key areas of balance sheet and support external audit. Monthly variance analysis to drive accountability and influence corrective action recommendations as needed. Provide decision support analytics, including investment analysis as needed for prioritization and decision making. Establishing and managing our financial forecasts on selected clinical trials, working with key business stakeholders and external vendors (e.g. CROs).

Utilize appropriate analytics and benchmarks to produce an accurate, quality study model that is updated regularly, while maintaining constant fiscal vigilance on trial spend and trends. Other ad‑hoc requests or projects as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of working finance experience within financial planning or accounting. Knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP, and SOX compliance requirements. Strong financial acumen with a value creation mindset. Strong oral and written communications inclusive of presentation abilities. Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong working relationships with business partners. High sense of urgency with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Life sciences industry experience, particularly supporting research and development/clinical trials. MBA or CPA a plus. Familiarity w/Oracle, Hyperion and Business Objects preferred. Job Level: Management.

The base compensation range for this role is: $-$. 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. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• 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)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

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