What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Operations Manager position at Merus N.V.?
Location: Cambridge, MA; (Local Talent Preferred)
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Company Overview
At Merus, we are advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments using our pioneering multispecific antibody technologies (Multiclonics®), to discover and develop innovative new medicines for patients with cancer. Working at Merus will give you the opportunity to join us in our mission of closing in on cancer. We are a global and diverse team of highly qualified professionals who care deeply about making a difference in patients’ lives. We have bold aspirations, because the need is great and the patients are waiting. Join us and make an impact.
Your Role
Merus is seeking a Finance Operations Manager who embodies a hands-on approach and thrives in an international setting, adept at navigating across time zones (Merus has offices in the Netherlands and US). This role is crucial to the success of Merus Finance Operations and is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional dedicated to innovation, collaboration and excellence. This position will be reporting to the Director of FP&A.
In This Role You Will
We are looking for a candidate with:
We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to join us as we close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.
Work Schedule: Hybrid
Company Overview
At Merus, we are advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments using our pioneering multispecific antibody technologies (Multiclonics®), to discover and develop innovative new medicines for patients with cancer. Working at Merus will give you the opportunity to join us in our mission of closing in on cancer. We are a global and diverse team of highly qualified professionals who care deeply about making a difference in patients’ lives. We have bold aspirations, because the need is great and the patients are waiting. Join us and make an impact.
Your Role
Merus is seeking a Finance Operations Manager who embodies a hands-on approach and thrives in an international setting, adept at navigating across time zones (Merus has offices in the Netherlands and US). This role is crucial to the success of Merus Finance Operations and is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional dedicated to innovation, collaboration and excellence. This position will be reporting to the Director of FP&A.
In This Role You Will
- Manage financial system SAP Business ByDesign, optimize the configuration and reporting needs, provide information to allow strategic and operational decision-making. This includes management of organizational structure, cost centers, projects, approval flow, Purchase Order review and approval etc.
- Help business navigating through SAP i.e. give training to business on how to review and approve POs and supplier invoices, how to create a purchase order. Trouble shoot SAP issues for business or with the help of IT
- Support quarterly accounting close process by directly interacting with business representatives
- Identify opportunities for improvement, supports development and implementation of improved processes, tools and templates
- Support the development of the annual budget and reforecast, long-range planning, ensure the ongoing tracking and management of these budgets/forecasts.
- Build relationships cross-functionally to foster collaboration both inside and outside of the Finance team
- Play a key role in special projects, including cross Finance improvement initiatives or ERP system implementations driving financial efficiency and strategic growth
We are looking for a candidate with:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. (MBA is a plus)
- 7 years relevant experience in a financial planning and accounting role
- Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech industry (or similar) is required
- Ability to understand and explain complex R&D financial underpinnings into clear and concise analysis and recommendations
- Extensive experience in use of Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level
- Strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and accomplish goals as a team
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle and (re)-prioritize multiple assignments and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
- Ability to work across departments and time zones.
We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to join us as we close in on cancer – everything you do matters at Merus.
