Associate Director, IT Finance (FP&A) - Foster City, CA

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The Associate Director, IT Finance will serve as the primary business partner to the VP of IT, leading all financial planning, forecasting, and decision support activities. This individual will work cross-functionally to provide strategic financial insights, support business priorities, and drive effective resource allocation. Success in this role requires building strong partnerships across both IT and Finance, along with exceptional communication, influencing, and strategic thinking skills. The successful candidate will help ensure technology investments deliver maximum business value and align with the organization's strategic objectives.

As a Associate Director, IT Finance at Gilead, you will...

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the three‑year strategic planning, annual operating plan (Budget), and ongoing forecast processes for several areas in IT. Provide actionable, business‑driven insights and scenario analyses to inform leadership decision‑making.
• Partner with IT to evaluate and support investment decisions requiring both Capital and OpEx funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and financial objectives.
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close processes, including expense accruals, management reporting, and budget‑to‑actual variance analysis. Communicate results and key drivers to IT leadership as well as senior Finance executives.
• Collaborate closely with Controllership to assess and align on accounting treatment for complex and strategic initiatives, including AI programs, Business direct investment projects, and other infrastructure‑related projects.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analyses and project support to executive leadership, supporting critical business decisions and strategic initiatives including value realization (ROI) for IT investments

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and Ten Years' Experience

OR

Masters' Degree and Eight Years' Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• The preferred candidate will possess a minimum of 10+ years’ experience with a BA/BS, 8+ with an MBA, having held positions of increasing scope and responsibility, including at least 2-4 years’ experience as a senior finance leader and business partner.
• Prior experience in bio-tech or pharma is strongly preferred.
• In-depth proficiency in aspects of accounting and finance and knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• In depth knowledge of IT, Business Intelligence, Planning and ERP systems is required with proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Experience in high-growth, multi-national organization a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills: an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple functions are required.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with diverse audiences and be perceived as a leader is required.
• Business Savvy and Financial Acumen: The candidate will possess technical knowledge on analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving skills.
• Results Orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must have the ability to deliver results and possess a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make sound decisions.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrates ability to align and motivate a team to achieve objectives including financial results, timely and accurate reporting, transparency, and controls. You will lead, attract, train & develop a team of highly capable skilled finance professionals to support the Commercial business.

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