Financial Analyst; Contractor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and one day curing life‑threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we develop advanced cell therapies across a broad array of technology platforms—including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T‑cell, T‑cell receptor (TCR‑T), and natural killer (NK) cell‑based immunotherapy— to discover safe, efficacious, and cutting‑edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Financial Analyst (Contractor) as part of the Finance team based in Raritan, NJ
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The Financial Analyst (Contractor) will be a key contributor in the reporting, forecasting, and budgeting cycles for the CARVYKTI manufacturing program (US & EU). This role partners with the business to build robust financial models and maintain detailed assumptions for planning cycles and project analysis, working closely with all functional areas within Technical Operations, Quality, and Procurement.

• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to support FP&A deliverables such as KPI reporting, monthly management reporting, budget vs. actuals, rolling forecast analysis, and long‑range financial planning.
• Leverage low‑code/no‑code features (DAX formulas, Power Query, visualization tools) to develop scalable and user‑friendly dashboards.
• Contribute to the Global Competitiveness Program as an active member of the Finance group.
• Partner with business to develop business cases related to investments and cost‑improvement initiatives.
• Support rolling forecast and business plan cycles for the Raritan Plant and global network.
• Consolidate actual vs. budget reporting and analysis for US and EU manufacturing nodes.
• Establish key stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working closely with Technical Operations, Quality, Procurement and Planning, and Admin Functions.
• Interact comfortably with all levels within the organization.

• Excellent proficiency in Power BI (highly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data science or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills in reporting and financial modeling; SAP or equivalent software suite experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing finance/accounting role in the biopharmaceutical and/or medical devices industry preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience performing, financial modeling, forecasting and budget‑related activities.
• Process‑oriented with strong analytical skills for risk identification and management.
• Ability to translate complex analytics into actionable, plain‑language insights.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and make structured recommendations when information is incomplete.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, matrixed team environment with internal and external members.
• Strength in communicating and working independently with broad stakeholders across various scientific/technical/business disciplines.
• Ability to objectively evaluate options/trade‑offs and develop senior‑management level recommendations.
• Exceptional influencing capabilities with the ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across multiple functions.

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive—both professionally and personally. To attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry, we offer a best‑in‑class benefits package that supports well‑being, financial stability, and long‑term career growth. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one, equity and stock options for eligible roles, eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment, and a paid time‑off policy that includes 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 5 sick days, 11 U.S. national holidays, and 3 floating holidays.

Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability…