FP&A Analyst

About the position

Legend Biotech is seeking FP&A Analyst as part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ. Performing in a fast-paced environment, the FP&A Analyst will be supporting our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities. This role will involve close collaboration with Legend’s global leadership team and various General & Administrative (G&A) functions. The ideal candidate will be assisting with budgeting and forecasting, supporting month-end close activities, and preparing executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of financial planning activities, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Gather and analyze financial data from various sources to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support month-end close activities with the accounting team as requested.
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly actual vs. budget and forecast performance at the functional and cost center level for G&A and Global Ops functions.
• Work with financial analysts in China and the EU to provide a comprehensive overview of global and regional spend by function.
• Contribute to the creation of executive-level presentations, including gathering data and creating visuals to support key messages.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial reporting and planning activities and support the implementation of enhanced procedures.
• Aid in ensuring adherence to key controls and compliance requirements by assisting with documentation and internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; a major in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 1-3 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• FP&A or a business partnering experience in a matrix environment.
• Prior life sciences industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX financial controls on Accounting and Reporting processes is preferred.
• Ability to partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn financial information into insights for our business partners.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proficient in financial software and tools, including ERP systems and advanced Excel. Experience with S4 Hana and OneStream is a plus.
• Knowledge of common business and financial drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.