Sr. Associate Budget Coordinator - Thousand Oaks, CA

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

In this key role, you will support the GCO Finance function through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics. You’ll collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver accurate, timely insights that drive strategic decision‑making.

Flexible commuter role in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will work on‑site a minimum of 2‑3 days a week.

• Serve as the OPEX Budget Coordinator for key brands within the USBO business area, with responsibilities for monthly and quarterly OPEX reporting, variance analysis and system management, accrual preparation and review, invoice processing, Purchase Order setup and management, along with ad‑hoc analysis as needed.
• Support the USBO OPEX lead, brand finance lead and associated brand team with financial planning and OPEX support for key budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for USBO leadership.
• Provide clear, data‑driven insights into performance drivers, cost trends, and business risks/opportunities.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of financial master data across relevant systems (e.g., cost centers, WBS, and project codes).
• Collaborate with other USBO Budget Coordinator counterparts to ensure alignment on key deliverables.
• Lead quarter‑close and consolidation activities for your respective brands, including journal reviews, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Contribute to standardization and automation initiatives to improve process efficiency.
• Demonstrate ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in all deliverables.

• Master’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Finance experience.
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of Finance experience.
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Finance experience.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or multinational corporate environments.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes, quarter‑close, and financial consolidation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and in a virtual team environment.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Hyperion, Ariba, Anaplan, PowerBI, and Tableau preferred.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence in a matrixed global organization.
• High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated teamwork, time management, and prioritization skills.

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan.
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives.
• Award‑winning time‑off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.