Senior Manager - Commercial Finance with strong Gross-to-Net Experience
Description
Main Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and company standards.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and dashboards, ensuring the integration of GTN considerations.
- Collaborate with the HTU Finance team to develop and deliver comprehensive GAAP reports annually.
- Partner with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance, with a focus on GTN aspects.
- Develop and update accounting SOPs, particularly those impacting GTN reporting.
- Implement and refine accounting policies, procedures, and operational strategies, emphasizing process and system improvements.
- Build and manage cash flow forecasts, specifically for Commercial expenses and GTN-related activities.
Month-End Closing Process:
- Collaborate closely with the HTU Finance team to ensure GTN and Commercial expense-related month-end financial closing activities are conducted timely and accurately.
- Support comprehensive monthly GTN analyses, working closely with Pricing, Contracting, and Strategy teams covering Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and GPO Admin Fees & Rebates.
- Prepare journal entries relating to GTN and Commercial activities.
- Manage the month-end process to analyze actual sales and expenses versus budget/forecast, providing detailed variance explanations concerning GTN and Commercial metrics.
- Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances, ensuring accuracy in GTN reporting.
Data Retrieval and Analysis:
- Partner with the IT department to develop Tableau reports that enhance GTN reporting processes.
- Conduct detailed analyses to provide financial insights, particularly regarding GTN and Commercial expense management, to business unit leaders.
Budgeting Process:
- Drive the annual budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring all GTN and Commercial expense components are accurately reflected and aligned with business plans.
- Develop commercial function budgets.
- Monitor budgets and variances, with special attention to GTN and Commercial expense-related discrepancies.
Relationships:
- Build strong business relationships within HTU and across the Helsinn Group, and liaise effectively with external auditors and business partners, emphasizing GTN matters.
Decision Power:
- Reports directly to the HTU Senior Director of Finance.
Work Experience and Personal Characteristics:
Work Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years in senior accounting and finance roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong emphasis on GTN processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial functions with a focus on GTN accounting and analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and expertise in JD Edwards Enterprise One required.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry regulations affecting GTN calculations and reporting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work in international and cross-functional environments.
- Preferred experience with a Big Four accounting firm.
Personal Characteristics:
- High ethical standards and integrity in professional practices.
- Proficient in building relationships, effective communication, and active collaboration.
- Ability to lead and influence others in achieving objectives that align with GTN-focused organizational goals.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
This role requires a strategic thinker with robust GTN experience who can effectively integrate accounting and finance functions with business operations to drive financial success within HTU.