[Remote] Sr Manager, Financial Planning (remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emergent BioSolutions is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. The successful candidate will act as Finance Business Partner to select functions within the Manufacturing & Services and Quality, Ethics & Compliance Business Groups, focusing on financial modeling, product costing, and analytics.ResponsibilitiesIdentify areas of challenge and opportunity to improve business value through insightful analysis, positioning to senior management and at times developing and implementing action plansPartner with functional leaders to deliver proactive, data-driven advice that influences investment decisions. Develop cost/benefit analysis for decision making on go/no-go decisionsDraw on actual results, outlook, and risks & opportunities in tandem with active collaboration with Corporate Finance and the Business to shape recommendations on forward looking financial forecastProvide insightful reporting for various levels/areas of the Business that links the past and present to future expectations for key value drivers of the BusinessOversee the preparation and review of the function financial results, present financials to the leadership teams, lead the preparation and review of function forecasts and budgets, monitoring and raising flags to leadership for areas of focusServe as a liaison with the rest of the finance and accounting group to ensure that the functions have the appropriate support on operational transactions, accounting positions, and other issues that ariseSupport contract negotiations on key customer contracts, RFPs, supplier contracts, etc. by providing analysis, understanding of the relationships and leadership to result in a satisfactory result for EmergentManage the longer-term planning activities (5 years +) of the functionsProvide support and analysis for M&A financial modeling and analytics. Work with Accounting and Business Development to identify and evaluate potential issues inherent in potential deals and the long-term impact to the organizationHelp lead the integration of any business acquired which falls into the functionLead or partner in other Financial, Planning & Analysis activities that support client areas/projects. Help to continuously improve business systems to deliver faster, reliable dataAssist Director, Financial Planning in supporting other areas of the Manufacturing & Services and Quality, Ethics & Compliance Business groups as requiredSkillsBachelor's degree in a business related major required; Master's in Business Administration or related advanced business degree is strongly recommendedA minimum of 10 years' experience in a financial and/or analytical role; biotech/pharma industry related experience preferredPlanning and analysis experience is requiredStrong analytical, financial modeling and critical reasoning skillsA strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions and disciplines. Must be skilled at being able to influence peers (levels above and below Director) in other functional areas to opine on accounting positions and drive resultsStrong verbal and written communication skills that will allow them to express the key points in a clear mannerAbility to effectively present complex information to Senior Management. Must possess the courage to challenge senior leaders on assumptions and present opinions in an articulate and professional mannerStrong desire to work in a fast-paced, matrix environmentMS Office experience is required; expertise in Excel and PowerPoint requiredExperience with product costing is a plusExperience working in a matrixed environment is a plusDemonstrated ability to draw on external best practices relative to metrics and KPIs that can drive value and or insights for Emergent while also drawing on external or internal best practices to improve overall FP&A processesBenefitsCertain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.]Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits packageEligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policiesCompany OverviewEmergent BioSolutions develops, manufactures, and delivers a portfolio of medical countermeasures for biological and chemical threats. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://emergentbiosolutions.com.