Finance Manager

Career Category

Finance

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Germany is one of the largest affiliates outside the US and we are looking for a possibilist mindset Finance Manager who will report to the Sr. Finance/SME Director of Germany.

This role serves as a strategic finance partner, advancing financial and related cross functional planning excellence, automation, and data-driven decision-making. The Finance Manager will strengthen forecasting accuracy, streamline reporting, and embed AI and technology-enabled solutions across finance and cross-functional teams.

Acting at the intersection of business, finance, and technology, this role translates strategy into scalable financial models, automated processes, and actionable insights that drive performance.

• Advance automation across forecasting, planning, and performance management.
• Develop dynamic financial models and scenario analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead AI and technology-driven process improvements across finance and cross-functional areas.
• Partner with IT and data teams to enhance financial systems, dashboards, and data integrity.
• Deliver clear, insight-driven analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and standardized financial processes.
• Support finance aspects of transformation initiatives, tracking ROI and value realization.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, technology-enabled solutions.
• Proactively manage risks and provide structured updates to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic, cross-functional affiliate initiatives.
• Ensure strong project management partnering with a wide variety of stakeholders

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 8 to 10 years of accounting and/or finance (OR)
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 to 12 years accounting and/or finance (OR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharma/Biotech industry experience
• Experience in FP&A, finance transformation, strategy, or consulting roles.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, scenario planning, and advanced analytics.
• High digital fluency, including familiarity with AI tools, automation platforms (RPA), and large data concept
• Experience with ERP/EPM/BI systems (e.g., SAPS4, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau) and data-driven decision support.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate data into clear strategic insights.
• Strong project and change management skills in cross-functional, matrixed environments
• Strong attention to detail & ability to operate with a sense of urgency

Good To Have Skills:

• Experience working within a local affiliate in a global matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of commercial finance & analytics
• Familiarity with affiliate budgeting cycles (Plan, Forecast, LRS, Scenarios) and regional reporting requirements.
• Experience partnering closely with Business Unit leads and General Managers.
• Exposure to launch planning, lifecycle management, or portfolio re-prioritization at affiliate level.

Soft Skills:

• Effective analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong resilience and “can do” attitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Collaborative, with a focus on achieving team goals

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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