Associate Director, Finance – FP & A

Gilead Sciences

. Lead the long-range plan, annual budget, periodic forecasts, and scenario analyses for Kite .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California • United StatesLead💰 $165,495 - $214,170 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on strategic resource allocation and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, develop financial models, and deliver insights to senior leadership.

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Financial PlanningBudget ConsolidationSAP ExperienceFinancial AnalyticsExecutive Presentations

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingScenario AnalysisVariance InvestigationData Quality ImprovementResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical AbilitiesCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointFinancial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalMultinational OrganizationComplianceFinancial Reporting Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the long-range plan, annual budget, periodic forecasts, and scenario analyses for Kite
Translate business strategies and operating assumptions into financial plans and recommendations on resource allocation, trade-offs, and investment priorities
Lead consolidation of budgets, forecasts, and actuals
Deliver accurate, timely management reporting packages
Partner with senior leaders, Accounting, and Gilead Global FP&A Consolidations
Analyze results and forecasts, identify drivers, risks, and opportunities, and support actions to meet financial goals
Develop executive presentations with implications, recommendations, and decisions
Build financial models for strategic initiatives, scenarios, investments, and business needs
Partner with Accounting and the business on accruals, results validation, variance investigation, and performance communication
Lead planning, reporting, data quality, efficiency, and Future of Finance process improvements
Ensure compliance with policies and controls and protect financial reporting integrity
Deliver high-priority analyses and projects while balancing recurring work and emerging needs
Create inclusion, develop talent, and empower teams as a people leader

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience OR Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience
SAP experience
Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Experience working in a multinational organization
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
Demonstrated success in a deadline-driven, multitasking environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to interact with and present effectively to senior leaders
Strong financial analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Flexible working policy with two days of remote working and three days working onsite