• Job Description

  Req#: SENIO004166

  If you find science, speed, and success exhilarating, you have come to the right place.

  Novavax, Inc (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a biotechnology company that creates transformational vaccines that address some of the world’s most pressing infectious diseases. We have more than a decade of experience contending with some of the world’s most devastating diseases, including COVID-19, seasonal influenza, RSV, Ebola, MERS, and SARS. Hard-won lessons and significant advances illustrate that our proven technology has tremendous potential to make a substantial contribution to public health worldwide.

  Our scientists are committed to developing vaccine candidates for some of the world’s toughest viral threats by utilizing the power of our innovative recombinant nanoparticle vaccine platform. Our vaccine technology combines the power and speed of genetic engineering with the immunogenicity enhancing properties of our Matrix-M™ adjuvant to efficiently produce highly immunogenic particles targeting some of the most pressing viral infectious diseases.

  The Senior Manager of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a finance leader who adds value by creating and implementing actionable data analytics and reporting for the global organization. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate FP&A, this role is responsible for assisting in the management of the annual financial plan and long -range planning, with reporting and analysis on global performance. Responsible for coordinating across Affiliates, Regions, and Functional Departments. This individual will provide Executive Management with insights on the business through enhanced analyses and reporting. This individual will contribute in the preparation of presentations for the CFO to be delivered to various stakeholders in the company.

  We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manager FP&A with corporate finance experience who has an analytical and data-focused mindset. The successful candidate will be strategic in thinking, analytical in approach, and have a demonstrated ability to develop new models and drive automation. This position will report to the Sr. Director of Corporate FP&A.

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Builds custom financial analytical models, supports robust data and information analysis conducts finance intelligence research, and undertakes financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and trends analysis
  • Analyzes and tracks P&L drivers globally, and collaborates across finance business teams in preparation of setting targets for the company.
  • Consolidates global forecast, budget, and long-range planning including coordination with the finance business teams and other global leaders
  • Manages all calendar timelines for the annual plan and quarterly forecast, in accordance with senior management meetings and deliverables. Coordinate the approved calendar and deliverables with the finance business teams
  • Develops quarterly Outlook and other analysis supporting quarterly earnings calls
  • Contributes to and leads ad hoc financial analysis, including scenario planning for new and existing business opportunities, staffing metrics, and margin analysis, to support new investment, strategic and other business decisions
  • Work closely with the Senior Director of FP&A in delivering presentational outputs for discussion with the senior leadership team.
  • Prepares cash forecast and supports strategic cash decisions from investment guidelines to cash forecasting
  • Maintains metadata setup, integrations, user provisioning, and other administrative tasks for the FP&A financial planning system Workday Adaptive Insights
  • Act as leader for the Adaptive improvements and optimization efforts, including developing training for the new team members
  • Developments of reports utilizing the Workday Adaptive Planning Systems platform
  • Contribute to continuous process improvement, always looking for opportunities to streamline and eliminate redundancies
  • Provide analytical support and suggestions regarding the development and improvement of planning systems, processes, and outputs

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on finance, accounting, or with relevant coursework in these disciplines
  • 5+ years of finance/ accounting, including FP&A experience
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning Systems (or similar OLAP planning tool) in development, administrative, and architectural roles
  • Experience with automation and integration of Workday Adaptive Planning Systems
  • Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy with highly confidential data
  • Knowledge of SAP a plus
  • Strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles
  • Superb organizational skills and experience leading projects
  • Robust financial and operational modeling experience with an understanding of modeling best practices
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical experience a plus
  • Experience with financial systems/applications, proficiency in Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation, including pivot tables, v-lookup, and macros
  • Keen attention to accuracy and detail while under tight deadlines

  Novavax offers a base salary, annual bonus, equity grants, professional career development/growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx, STD, LTD, Life, Optional Life, 401(k) plan.

  Novavax is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals on an at-will basis, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protective hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

  Except where prohibited by applicable state law, this position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation or qualify for an exemption.

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  2267 Novavax, Inc. is an American biotechnology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland that develops vaccines to counter serious infectious diseases.

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