• Company:
    Genzyme
  • Location:
    Cambridge, MA
  • Job Status/Type:
    Full Time
    Employee
  • Job Category:
    Accounting/Finance/Insurance
  • Industry:
    Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
  • Occupations:
    Financial Analysis/Research/Reporting
    Financial Planning/Advising
    Financial Control
  • Career Level:
    Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
  • Work Experience:
    2+ to 5 Years
  • Education:
    Certification
Contact Information
  • Company:
    Genzyme
  • Reference Code:
    71555
About Us

Manager Finance & Forecasting

Position Description

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States". By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.

Responsibilities:

  • Compile and review budgets for International including actual performance, changes to previous budget/forecast figures, and provide updates to International senior Management.
  • Evaluate business opportunities, investments, financial regulations and financial programs through analysis of financial reports, trends, and opportunities in the Region.
  • Organize and lead financial planning and analysis department
  • Oversee existing financial analysis programs and make process and system improvement recommendations to higher-level managers.
  • Work with other departmental managers in various functions within International and the Business Units to ensure that the financial planning and analysis function is meeting financial resource and informational needs and acquiring appropriate information to generate insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management.
  • Support Senior Management by preparing presentations for financial reviews such as Quarterly business Reviews and Senior Management meetings
  • Interpret and analyze key business financial indicators to identify and communicate trends, issues and use in developing more accurate business forecasts.
  • Provide guidance and direction to subordinates.

    Requirements:
  • The ability to interact with and support senior level management, and to partner effectively and independently in a matrix organization.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, planning and decision making skills.
  • Extensive interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong PowerPoint technical and content strategy skills.
  • The ability to influence teams spread across large geographic areas.
  • The ability to manage and coordinate multiple activities and shifting priorities under tight timeframes.
  • A highly motivated self-starter who can translate broad directions into high quality analytical output.
  • A high energy level that enables you to work effectively with others.
  • Open to new ideas, be creative and utilize value-added principles in approach.

    Basic Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, and MBA or CPA
  • At least 5 years of technical PC skills, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and database familiarity.
  • At least 3 years experience in a rapidly growing environment with emphasis on financial analysis, forecasting or planning

    Preferred requirement
  • A strong background in the use of Hyperion is preferred *MN

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