Gilead Sciences · 1 day ago
Financial Analyst II
United States - California - Foster City
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $132K/yr
4+ years expGilead Sciences is committed to creating a healthier world for all people through innovative therapies. The Financial Analyst II role involves supporting the Corporate Affairs and Legal functions by providing financial analyses, reporting, and assistance in budgeting and forecasting processes.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Supports month end close/ reporting activities and variance analytics. Develops an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries
Supports the coordination and delivery of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly business reporting packages. Presents financial results to business partners
Supports the annual budgeting and forecasting planning process for the assigned functional area(s) for operating expense/headcount/capital expenditure
Develops a good understanding of key performance drivers and issues relating to budget and actual results, ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted to management
Supports ad hoc requests and ongoing analytics support to assist with tactical and strategic decision-making processes
Supports development and implementation of key process improvement initiatives. Proactively engages with Finance colleagues and business partners to develop continuous process improvements to planning, analyses and reporting
Performs additional duties as assigned
Ensures assigned work complies with established practices, policies, processes, and any regulatory or other requirements
Qualification
Required
4+ Years with BS/BA
2+ Years with MS/MA
Preferred
Experience in a multi-national / global business environment is preferred
Prior experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Experience with project reporting, operational accounting and reporting is preferred
Possesses sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and the role of FP&A as these pertain to business / corporate finance, including GAAP and other relevant financial standards and requirements
Familiar with financial software and has proficiencies in spreadsheet, workbook and database structures
Knowledge of or aptitude to learn regulatory requirements relevant to the biopharma industry
Demonstrates ability to perform standard / routine FP&A activities with increasing independence
Understands the general role and responsibilities of financial analysts in a business / corporate environment and is able to make recommendations to improve ways of working and/or outcomes
Demonstrates ability to accurately interpret basic to moderately complex financial data and share appropriate insights with others
Strong communication and organizational skills
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company
Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes therapies for critical diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (269)
2024 (241)
2023 (222)
2022 (208)
2021 (235)
2020 (187)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.41BKey Investors
Abingworth
2024-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $3.5M
2024-02-29Post Ipo Equity· $210M
2023-09-07Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Keeley Wettan
Senior Vice President, Legal
Patrick Loerch
Senior Vice President, Clinical Data Science
Recent News
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