Amgen: CW - Senior Finance Manager

Headquarters: Algeria - Field/Remote URL: http://amgen.com Career CategoryFinanceJob DescriptionSenior Finance Manager – Maghreb ClusterReports into the MEA Finance Director & the General Manager covering Maghreb Cl

Headquarters: Algeria - Field/Remote URL: http://amgen.com Career CategoryFinanceJob DescriptionSenior Finance Manager – Maghreb ClusterReports into the MEA Finance Director & the General Manager covering Maghreb ClusterAccountabilitiesSelects, trains, coordinates and coaches’ adequate staff with capability to perform required assignmentsManages preparation of forecasts and budgetsProvides recommendations to BU based on analysis of deviations from budgetsProvides leadership, consultancy and financial support to various company functions, teams and departmentsActs as link between Finance and Business UnitsEnsures data integrity between Business Units, Finance and Supply ChainManages the reporting processes (analytical management)ResponsibilitiesLeads business planning and decision-making processes; ensures all required financial analysis, modelling of "what if" scenarios is providedEnsures timely production of monthly forecasts of sales trends in coordination with business analysts; supports production planningOversees monitoring of actual and forecasted cost and revenues (on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis). Tracks activity based OPEX.Coordinates and consolidates budget, latest estimate and variance analysisLeads long-term planning support activitiesEnsures there is no overdue receivables working with Customer Finance.Ensures all company data is collected, derived and consolidated data from all departments to produce reliable forecasting and plans.Ensures efficient processes and procedures are in place to monitor contracts (insurances, leasing, rents, etc.)Leads FP&A projects locally and may participate in MEA / ICON projectsCommunicates and provides direction to BU Managers about financial trends and their business implicationsProvides decision support to various stakeholders (BU’s, project teams, functions). Analyses and prepares reports to support management.Ensures data integrity across platforms (Hyperion, Anaplan, Budget/LE decks)Ensure implementation and adherence to corporate and local guidelinesCoach and mentor Finance department staffResponse to Audits/Controls from internal/external entitiesEnsure Finance Review of Payments SOP and Shipping Guidelines SOP are followed.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsDegree in Economics or Business Administration or FinanceExperience of more than 6 years’ work in similar position in an international environmentExperience in accounting, budgeting and planning Fluency in English, French is a pre-requisite both in written and oral communicationArabic language skills would be highly preferredExcellent user of Office Programs as Word, Excel, PowerPointPreferred RequirementsStudies specialized in Finance (financial analysis, controlling, accounting, consolidating)MBA would be an advantageExperience in various areas of finance and accountingExperience of 2 to 3 years in a Management position within an international finance department would be an assetIndustry knowledgeBasic know-how of applicable laws concerning business admin, taxes (esp. VAT), accounting and consolidationBasic knowledge of US GAAPExperience with SAP FI/COExperience with BI systems (Power BI, Tableau etc.)CompetenciesDemonstrates advanced communication skills and abilitiesRegularly represents the company andfunction internally and externallyCollaborates, negotiates and persuades others, both internally and externallyDemonstrates a strong customer focus in all activitiesAnalyses complex problems; integrates disciplinary and business strategy knowledge to develop recommendationsDemonstrates strong project management and planning skillsLearns quickly; motivates other to adapt quickly tonew systems, processes and toolsDemonstrates strong leadership and coaching skillsDemonstrates strong management and delegation skillsServes as a role model for Amgen Values. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/amgen-cw-senior-finance-manager