Finance Manager, IU Controlling

About the role

Act as a key Finance Business Partner to Senior Leaders and team members of the assigned BI US business and Controlling/Finance organization. Provide timely, accurate, transparent financial analysis and strategic guidance while demonstrating a business focus, solution-oriented approach, and proactive communication. This role includes strategic and operational responsibilities such as facilitating effective local and global partnerships, challenging business partners in a constructive manner, and supporting the development and implementation of functional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective local and global partnerships by providing management with relevant, transparent financial and strategic guidance to support decision-making.
• Challenge business partners and functional units in a business-focused, solution-oriented, and communicative approach.
• Partner with functional leadership and other Finance team members to develop and implement local and global functional strategies.
• Develop accurate and timely functional project plans, budgets, and forecasts consistent with global and local strategies.
• Manage preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting and the consolidated reporting process for the assigned US business entity.
• Support US and global functional financial reporting requirements in collaboration with the Finance business team.
• Provide scenario analysis, including risk identification and mitigation proposals.
• Deliver comprehensive, timely financial analysis with business-specific interpretation to assist in decision-making.
• Assume P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility for the assigned US function.
• Manage all intercompany accounting and transactions related to the assigned US function.
• Constructively challenge business partners on marketplace trends, production volume, capacity assumptions, and business trends to achieve financial objectives.
• Provide transparent, accurate management reporting and analysis related to financial performance, headcount, CAPEX, and other key metrics.
• Participate in the verification and approval of standard price calculations, including coordination with governmental bodies where applicable.
• Lead or participate in international projects, ensuring local implementation, integration, and compliance.
• Serve as a key Finance stakeholder for assigned US BI functional projects, establishing and measuring KPIs, leading planning processes, and supporting global agreements.
• Ensure cross-functional and global alignment and adherence to goals.
• Support financial oversight and development of contract manufacturing agreements.
• Participate in local negotiations with purchasing and vendors.
• Align manufacturing schedules with forecasts to optimize utilization.
• Support key operations processes such as inventory counts, cycle counts, and contract manufacturing agreements.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Help develop and execute CoSeA (Control Self-Assessment).
• Support periodic compliance reviews to ensure quality and risk management compliance for commercial and operations processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or CPA from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering.
• Four to five (4-5) years of work experience with increasing responsibility in Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex issues and make decisions based on available information.
• Proficiency in using various techniques to influence business partners at all levels of a global organization (e.g., logic, storytelling, common vision).
• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities under high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Strong business partner relationship management and expectation-setting skills.
• Ability to understand business risk, translate risks into financial data, and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Ability to navigate the intersection of business, medicine, science, and technology.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and understanding of key business strategies.
• Ability to interact with business partners to provide financial and business advice, counsel, and recommendations.
• Collaboration with functional management teams at local and global levels.
• Strong project management skills to lead or participate in special projects as requested by Finance or business leadership.
• Knowledge and regular use of multiple systems to ensure data consistency and integrity across all platforms.
• Minimum travel may be required.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry and as a Controller with P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

About the Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. With approximately 54,300 employees, the company serves over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow.

Benefits

Boehringer Ingelheim supports employees through a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company’s high regard for employees. Benefits include:

• Programs and groups focused on health and well-being.
• Investments in driving global accessibility to healthcare.
• Opportunities for career development and growth in an independent, authentic, and bold workplace.
• Challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $181,000. The position may be eligible for a role-specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.