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Chiesi USA

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 7,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. (https://www.chiesi.com/en/main-areas/)

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The Sr. Finance Business Partner, Respiratory Business Unit will play a key role on the Company’s Finance team. This position will be responsible for partnering with the Respiratory BU functional leaders in coordination with the analyst team to provide high quality financial insights, reporting and analysis to senior leaders. This role demads a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory environments, product lifecycle management, and commercial dynamics. The position will work with Global & local finance teams, business unit cross functional leads, senior leadership, international and domestic team members and managers throughout the organization. Strong preference for a candidate who can accommodate our hybrid working model from the Cary, NC office.

Main Responsibilities

+ Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals

+ Provide financial analyses to support assessment of business opportunities and risks

+ Develop accurate and organized full P&L financial models based on agreed upon assumptions

+ Identify opportunities to invest, elicit cost savings, and mitigate risks within the business unit and communicate them to the appropriate leaders

+ Act as liaison in analyzing and communicating with third party alliance representatives

+ Partner with global finance and global BU teams on various projects and reporting needs

+ Establish and execute the monthly financial review process for business units, analyzing material financial variances vs plan and expected full-year impacts

+ In conjunction with the Head of FP&A, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for the BU to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives

+ Design and implement KPIs/analytics to be used in communicating performance

+ Ensure integrity of BU financials by establishing and reinforcing processes to ensure financial accuracy

+ Translate financial data into actionable insights, manage budgets and forecasts, and analyze performance to recommend improvement

+ Understand FP&A system capabilities in order to coordinate process improvement/innovation

+ Advise colleagues regarding financial processes & systems

+ Reinforce reporting system and report governance

+ Prepare ad-hoc reports, financial models, and process documentation as needed to support senior management and various department requests

Experience Required

+ Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a business partnering capacity

+ Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector

+ Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance

+ Strong analytical and quantitative thinking paired with Excel modelling skills and high level of accuracy and attention to detail

+ Ability to challenge performance, drive fact-based business decisions, learning and solution-oriented enterprise mindset

+ Excellent business acumen, ability to see the big picture and understand all relevant details

+ Ability to multitask, respond successfully under pressure, effectively prioritize, and manage time and workload to meet business needs

+ Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives

+ Advanced skill in MS Office Excel & PowerPoint

+ Experience with reporting systems; knowledge of Board and Tagetik a plus

+ Aptitude to learn computer applications as needed

+ Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal and face-to-face communication to effectively present information to and influence decision making of working and business partners (local and global), internal customers, and other stakeholders.

Education

Finance or Accounting degree, Masters of Accounting/MBA a plus

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.

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