Alkermes
Sr. Financial Analyst
Alkermes, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Job Description
Position Overview
Primary responsibilities will be financial planning, reporting and analysis with a focus on supporting the Alkermes Commercial Team. In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst will support two Associate Directors in contract / requisition approval, accrual preparation, reporting, analysis, and implementation / maintenance of business processes in Anaplan.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Commercial Financial Planning, and Analysis team, act as key contributor to provide analytical support for ongoing financial planning and consolidated reporting for the Commercial product portfolio, with a strong focus on the systems & processes that enable consistent reporting across brandsDevelop a strong relationship with Commercial budget owners and work together in monitoring progress of marketing tactics from a Finance perspective and assist stakeholders by providing timely monthly project reporting and expense detailSupport preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting package - by Product P&L - including the appropriate level of detail on variance analysis and any implications to the latest forecastManage efforts with cost control and expense management initiativesWork closely with Accounting on the month end and quarter end close processes, including expense and gross-to-net accruals, reconciliations, etc.Complete ad hoc analysis and decision support related to the Commercial organization as requiredQualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics with 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a fast paced/high growth environment; MBA or Professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent) a plusBio-tech/Pharmaceutical experience with prior experience supporting a P&L is preferredStrong planning and analytical skills, including superior financial modelling, Excel, and financial database systems skills / knowledge (Hyperion Planning, or similar). Experience with Anaplan is a plusAdvanced analytical skills to manipulate large data sets, automate repetitive tasks, and present data clearly and conciselyExcellent written and oral communication skills including preparation of clear and impactful PowerPoint presentations.Robust knowledge of relevant accounting practicesStrong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to work with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional and business boundariesProfessional Characteristics
Proven presentation, communication, verbal and written skills, with a clear ability to communicate amongst various levels of the organization; fluency in English both written and oral requiredMust have strong analytical and organizational skills with a great deal of attention to detailResponsible and extremely resourceful in finding answers and solutions when information and data is not readily availableAbility to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work well independently as well as be a strong Team player, partner to the Business and to other support functionsA "people person" capable of establishing good personal relationships with the ability to work well at all levels
Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.
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About Us
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.
Position Overview
Primary responsibilities will be financial planning, reporting and analysis with a focus on supporting the Alkermes Commercial Team. In this role, the Senior Financial Analyst will support two Associate Directors in contract / requisition approval, accrual preparation, reporting, analysis, and implementation / maintenance of business processes in Anaplan.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Commercial Financial Planning, and Analysis team, act as key contributor to provide analytical support for ongoing financial planning and consolidated reporting for the Commercial product portfolio, with a strong focus on the systems & processes that enable consistent reporting across brandsDevelop a strong relationship with Commercial budget owners and work together in monitoring progress of marketing tactics from a Finance perspective and assist stakeholders by providing timely monthly project reporting and expense detailSupport preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting package - by Product P&L - including the appropriate level of detail on variance analysis and any implications to the latest forecastManage efforts with cost control and expense management initiativesWork closely with Accounting on the month end and quarter end close processes, including expense and gross-to-net accruals, reconciliations, etc.Complete ad hoc analysis and decision support related to the Commercial organization as requiredQualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics with 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a fast paced/high growth environment; MBA or Professional accounting qualification (CPA or equivalent) a plusBio-tech/Pharmaceutical experience with prior experience supporting a P&L is preferredStrong planning and analytical skills, including superior financial modelling, Excel, and financial database systems skills / knowledge (Hyperion Planning, or similar). Experience with Anaplan is a plusAdvanced analytical skills to manipulate large data sets, automate repetitive tasks, and present data clearly and conciselyExcellent written and oral communication skills including preparation of clear and impactful PowerPoint presentations.Robust knowledge of relevant accounting practicesStrong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to work with a diverse team and influence/drive change across functional and business boundariesProfessional Characteristics
Proven presentation, communication, verbal and written skills, with a clear ability to communicate amongst various levels of the organization; fluency in English both written and oral requiredMust have strong analytical and organizational skills with a great deal of attention to detailResponsible and extremely resourceful in finding answers and solutions when information and data is not readily availableAbility to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work well independently as well as be a strong Team player, partner to the Business and to other support functionsA "people person" capable of establishing good personal relationships with the ability to work well at all levels
Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.
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About Us
Why join Team Alkermes?
Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
Beyond our important mission of developing medicines to address unmet patient needs, we actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognizing that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger. We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations, including being certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. in 2024, honored as a Healthiest Employer in both Ohio and Massachusetts in 2023, a Best Place for Working Parents in 2023, and to have received the Bell Seal at the Platinum level for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America for three consecutive years (2021-2023).
Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.