Manager, Asset & Portfolio Management Finance

About the position

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group's 2025 Vision to become a "Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology," Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders. This position is responsible for the quarterly global consolidation, supporting both external reporting and internal management financial reporting for a collaboration program. This position has responsibilities of working closely with various functions within the company and acting as a liaison with the external partner for a smooth consolidation process. Also responsible for managing various studies including late-stage budget and forecasting, analysis, strategic planning, internal reporting, and ad hoc reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and is accountable for the development of Clinical Project Budget templates in support of early phase to late-stage clinical studies.
• Accountable for the control and reporting of GEMRAD approved budgets.
• Prepare actuals vs. budget spending reports on a monthly basis and communicate to relevant team members.
• Investigate reasons for deviations from forecasted spending and provide guidance during annual and quarterly forecast updates.
• Accountable for the ownership of the multi-functional consolidation process and preparation of financial packages to senior management and external parties.
• Participate in the review and analysis of quarterly financial results against plan and monitor key changes during each reforecast and budget cycle.
• Develop effective working relationships with business partners and influence strategic decisions to align with company objectives.
• Develop and refine a financial model for all phases of clinical trials.
• Research and investigate key parameters through quantitative analyses of historical data.
• Develop detailed analysis of variances, risks & opportunities, and trending analysis along with KPIs.
• Create and maintain up-to-date process documentation for all tasks and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting concentration preferred required
• 4 or More Years in a Business environment required
• 4 or More Years of Finance/Accounting experience required
• 1 or More Years of Support of R&D organization preferred