What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A Analyst position at Legend Biotech?
Legend Biotech is seeking FP&A Analyst as part of the Finance team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
Performing in a fast-paced environment, the FP&A Analyst will be supporting our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities. This role will involve close collaboration with Legend’s global leadership team and various General & Administrative (G&A) functions. The ideal candidate will be assisting with budgeting and forecasting, supporting month-end close activities, and preparing executive-level presentations.
Key Responsibilities
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
Role Overview
Performing in a fast-paced environment, the FP&A Analyst will be supporting our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities. This role will involve close collaboration with Legend’s global leadership team and various General & Administrative (G&A) functions. The ideal candidate will be assisting with budgeting and forecasting, supporting month-end close activities, and preparing executive-level presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of financial planning activities, including annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
- Gather and analyze financial data from various sources to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Support month-end close activities with the accounting team as requested.
- Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly actual vs. budget and forecast performance at the functional and cost center level for G&A and Global Ops functions. Work with financial analysts in China and the EU to provide a comprehensive overview of global and regional spend by function.
- Contribute to the creation of executive-level presentations, including gathering data and creating visuals to support key messages
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within financial reporting and planning activities and support the implementation of enhanced procedures.
- Aid in ensuring adherence to key controls and compliance requirements by assisting with documentation and internal audits.
- Bachelor’s Degree required; a major in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 1-3 years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- FP&A or a business partnering experience in a matrix environment
- Prior life sciences industry experience is preferred
- Knowledge of SOX financial controls on Accounting and Reporting processes is preferred
- Ability to partner and collaborate with all levels of the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn financial information into insights for our business partners
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
- Proficient in financial software and tools, including ERP systems and advanced Excel. Experience with S4 Hana and OneStream is a plus.
- Knowledge of common business and financial drivers, financial statement analysis, and deep-dive analysis
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.
- Language: English
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Matched 401K
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program