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At Ultragenyx we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to achieve this goal our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us this means going where other biopharma companies wont go challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science applying a novel rapid development approach making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives in and outside of we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family friends and children to work.
If you want to have a meaningful impact do the best work of your career and grow a lot both professionally andpersonally come join our team.
Position Summary:
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The Senior Director Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis is a critical leadership role that will be instrumental in shaping Ultragenyxs financial future providing strategic financial insights and driving operational excellence across the organization. Reporting to VP FP&A this individual will support the corporate FP&A function playing a pivotal role in financial planning analysis and reporting for the entire company.
Work Model:
Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business many locations the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.
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Remote: Officially documented as working full-time from home with travel to Ultragenyxs offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development implementation and execution of the enterprise-level annual budget and forecast updates long-range strategic financial plans (e.g. 5-year plan) and assessing and preparing for alternate scenarios ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business objectives
- Partner with senior leadership across R&D Commercial Technical Operations and Corporate Functions to develop robust financial models and provide strategic financial input for key decision-making resource allocation and investment prioritization
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports analyses and dashboards to senior management the executive leadership team and the Board of Directors providing clear concise and actionable insights
- Provide strong leadership in guiding the FP&A team to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights that support strategic decision-making
- Maximize use of current technology and drive adoption of new advanced technologies as needed
- Challenge the status quo and identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency within financial planning and analysis
- Collaborate effectively with Accounting Treasury Investor Relations Business Development and other functional leads to ensure seamless financial operations and data integrity
- Act as a key finance partner to business leaders providing financial expertise and support for strategic initiatives
- Serve as Finance representative to one or more ofour project teams providing analytical and strategic support
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field. MBA or advanced degree highly preferred
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in finance roles with at least 5 years in a senior financial or leadership position preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Proven experience leading and managing an FP&A function including expertise in budgeting forecasting financial modelling and reporting
- Strong understanding of profitability modelling valuation models key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial controls
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and learning agility- eager to connect dots across the organization
- Demonstrated ability to be a strong business partner with high-energy and a hands-on approach- not afraid to roll up the sleeves and contribute where needed sometimes beyond existing level of integrity dependability and a strong sense of urgency
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities with a proactive and results-oriented approach
- Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to diverse audiences including non-financial stakeholders
- Proficiency in financial planning software (Adaptive) dashboards (Power Bi) ERP systems (Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Knowledge of US GAAP and ability to create US GAAP compliant statement of cash flows desired
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Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits including but not limited to:
Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company
Volunteer days
Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings
Employee wellbeing benefits
Fitness reimbursement
Tuition sponsoring
Professional development plans
* Benefits vary by region and country
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