Finance Business Partner

Position is based in Sao Paulo.

About This Role
As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role within the Finance team in Brazil. You will be responsible for the Affiliate's Financial Planning and Management Reporting, including the management and coordination of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), periodic forecasts, and Long-Range Plans (LRP). This position is crucial in ensuring financial alignment and driving strategic decision-making processes across the organization. You will coordinate results management and reporting for the Business Area/Affiliate, while also providing in-depth analysis of ad hoc business cases related to new products and business developments. Your efforts will directly support the Head of Finance and contribute to the overall financial health and growth of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage all aspects of financials and resources for Business Area/affiliate planning and consolidation of annual budgets, plans, and long-range forecasts.

• Design analytics to support effective business planning processes and decision making.

• Prepare user-friendly Forecast/reporting Templates to highlight key financial drivers and performance indicators.

• Lead financial assessments for new product launches and innovations.

• Monitor ongoing business performance against plans and forecasts, and communicate variations to leadership.

• Coordinate business analytics to provide comprehensive insights to the Business Area/Affiliate.

• Act as a finance business partner to GM and the TA leads, maintaining a standard financial reporting system.

• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, leading cross-department projects and process enhancements.

• Manage month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with a high level of accuracy and analytical skills. Your strong communication and team skills enable you to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization. You are committed to continuous improvement and possess a high level of independence and initiative. Your international mindset and experience in multinational environments position you as a trusted and proactive partner within the team.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.

• Experience in FP&A.

• Experience in pharma/biotech industry highly preferred.

• Knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP.

• Excellents software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle, and Hyperion (or comparable systems).

• Fluent in English and Brazilian Portuguese.

Preferred Skills:

• MBA, CPA, or MSA or equivalent.

• Experience working for US multinational companies.

• Change management aptitude.

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

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