ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
In this vital role you will be a key transformation partner to drive and support an ambitious program to evolve how Amgen Finance does forecasting and reporting in the future. For forecasting, moving from batch processes (e.g., sales forecasting to COGS forecast, clinical study forecasting) to a continuous, automated and AI-enabled process. The hardworking professional we seek is curious by nature, organizationally and data savvy, with a strong record of Finance transformation, partner management and accomplishments in Finance, Accounting, or Procurement. This role will help redesign existing processes to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities to significantly reduce time and resources needed to build forecasts. As the Next Gen Forecasting Manager at Amgen India, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in Finance’s planning, reporting and data processes with a focus on maximizing current technologies and adapting new technologies where relevant. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business objectives. This role reports directly to the Next Gen Forecasting Director in Thousand Oaks, California.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced technology environment like Amgen’s, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Support the future-state vision for real-time / continuous forecasting capabilities
Lead and support transformation initiatives involving internal and external resources; serve as an accelerator to transformation by serving as an internal consultant, organizing and driving project teams while thought partnering on best future-state approaches
Establish baseline analyses, define current and future state using traditional approaches and emerging digital technologies
Identify which areas would benefit most from automation / AI / ML
Identify additional process / governance changes to move from batch to continuous forecasting
Closely partner with Business, Accounting, FP&A, DTI and other impacted functions to define and implement proposed changes
Partners with Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI) function to best support both existing and new finance platforms
Partners with local and global teams on use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Centers of Excellence globally to drive operational efficiency
Supports implementation of technology solutions within Finance organization
Contributes to a learning environment and enhances learning methodologies and technical tools where applicable.
Serve as local financial systems and financial data subject matter expert, supporting local team with questions
Supports global finance teams and business partners with centrally delivered financial reporting via PowerBI / Tableau and other tools
Supports local adoption of Anaplan for operating expense planning / tracking
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Proven track record of launching / supporting new finance capabilities
Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
Experience with finance reporting and planning system technologies
Experience with technical support of financial platforms
Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
Experience with EPM and ERP systems
Resourceful leader who can “connect the dots” across matrixed organization
Good-to-Have Skills:
Experience in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with global finance operations.
Knowledge of advanced financial modeling techniques.
Business performance management
Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements
Prior multinational capability center experience
Experience with Oracle Hyperion/EPM, S4/SAP, Anaplan, Tableau/PowerBI, DataBricks, Alteryx, data lakes, data structures
Soft Skills:
Excellent leadership and project management abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
Ability to influence and drive change.
Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 5+years of Finance experience; OR
Master's degree and 8+ years of Finance experience; OR
Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of Finance experience
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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 an accommodation.
