Finance Manager, R&D Global

** Working

Location:

Massachusetts, Westborough;
Pennsylvania, Center Valley*
* ** Workplace Flexibility:
Hybrid*
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** Job Description*
* This role is responsible for providing business partnership to R&D global R&D Leaders (GIET and Others) as well as enhancing R&D financial processes, strengthening business cases and enabling efficient decision-making at the global basis. The incumbent will possess the ability to drive financial analysis and strategic insights to prioritize the related R&D portfolio to achieve Olympus's long-term strategic and financial aspirations, and ensure that the same prioritized R&D portfolio is executed successfully on-time and within budget.

The incumbent will be responsible for the R&D Function global costs of the same technology organizations totalling 100+ Oku annually spanning over 50 projects from standpoint of tracking/reporting, and budget/forecasting.

** Job Duties*
* + Drive successful achievement of the budgets for gross R&D spend for global R&D portfolios (GIET, AEI, Innovation, etc) in partnership with Global R&D leadership teams through effective forecast, actual tracking and control process.

+ Lead the annual budget and LRP of R&D gross/net spend and develop the budget that supports the execution of strategic priorities and comply with the Targets.

+ Develop the mitigation plan with business partners in case of foreseen shortfall vs. short term or long term financial commitment.

+ Support the global governance of investment portfolio covering 50+ projects through: gPAB (Global Project Approval Board) and SBP (Strategic Business Planning). Provide key Finance observations and recommendations for initiatives presented in PABs and SBPs to optimize decision-making process of the Approval Board Members.

+ Build and maintain complex financial simulations (P&L and Cash) that helps business partners in validating the financial viability of the proposed strategic investment portfolio in partnership with cross-functional teams, inclusive of revenue projections in partnership with Business Unit & Strategy teams.

+ Work with accounting to ensure the proper capitalization of R&D investment, review capitalization balance periodically and develop comprehensive model to pressure test the capitalization balance to minimize any impairment.

+ Provide the necessary finance support to ensure timely launch of projects critical to strategic sales growth.

+ Proactively increase rigor and enhance processes to create standardization, efficiency, and better global communication, in partnership with Portfolio R&D global leaders.

+ Lead and/or assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed.

** Job Qualifications*
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* Required:

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* + Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, R&D Finance, or Process Improvement roles in large global company.

+ Proven experience improving financial processes, systems, or workflows.

+ Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial controls.

+ Must possess ability to proactively assess and improve current processes.

+ Must have prior Portfolio Finance experience with proven strategic business partnership skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple initiatives deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced ever-changing and evolving work environment.

+ Proficiency with ERP systems and financial tools; strong Excel and data-analysis capability.

+ Exhibits emotional intelligence to gain engagement and influence key stakeholders.

** Why join Olympus?*
* We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

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