Financial Analyst

08-006-NCB

Theravance* is an established, progressive biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule medicines across a number of therapeutic areas including respiratory disease, bacterial infections, overactive bladder and gastrointestinal disorders. Our promising pipeline of internally discovered product candidates and strategic partnerships are elevating us to the next generation of drug discovery.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide financial and analytical support for Research & Development departments (R&D) and outsourcing activities of Project Teams.

Activities:

Business Partnering & Analytical Support

* Assist in building relationships with Project Teams and R&D
departments to understand their operational and strategic project
plans, as well as associated issues and challenges
* Provide analytical support related to contract negotiations for
outsourced R&D activities (e.g., payment terms and schedules)
* Provide analytical support to evaluate financial implications of
alternative business decisions

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

* Provide financial and operational support for budgeting,
forecasting, and strategic planning activities of Project Teams
and departments. Support active engagement of departments in
these activities, within appropriate timelines.
* Participate in the month-end close process and reporting. These
activities encompass ensuring the proper accounting and accrual
for significant contracts, as well as performing variance analyses
and calculation of financial metrics.
* Contribute to processes improvement initiatives within FP&A

Management and Project Reporting

* Provide analytical support for management and project reporting,
working in collaboration with other Finance and Accounting team
members

Perform special projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

* At least 2 years of previous financial analyst experience desired,
ideally in life sciences
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* Must possess strong accounting and financial skills
* Must have a proven track record of collaborating with other
functional areas and working effectively in a team environment
* Must be able to prioritize competing requests and manage tight
deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
* Must have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills
* Must be systems savvy, with proficiency in Excel
* Previous experience supporting research, development or technical
operations (CMC) a plus

Beyond attractive compensation and benefits, we will provide you with a challenging and rewarding environment along with everything you need to excel both personally and professionally.