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Valent BioSciences Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Valent BioSciences LLC in Libertyville, Illinois
About Us:
Valent BioSciences LLC is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forestry markets. We have more than 60 years of experience bringing biorational products to market, and our products are used in sustainable operations in 95 countries around the world. Biorational products maximize plant quality, productivity, and sustainability.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical, Valent BioSciences LLC operates with the Sumitomo Spirit mindset, which means to benefit both self and others, recognizing that private and public interests are one and the same. It’s about contributing to society, as well as making a profit.
Description of Job:
Provide business support for Integrated Business Planning, Pipeline Management and VBS Business Planning and Finance. Assists and support pipeline management in providing financial analysis of key pipeline projects and develops financial models/charts to enhance the management of the pipeline project portfolio. Develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning and overall financial control. Directs all functional groups (i.e.; R&D, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, HR, Admin, etc.), as well as regional international companies to coordinate VBS’s planning process and prepares company annual short- and long-range business plans. Monitors progress towards goal and projects outcomes by analyzing sales and expense forecast and financial trends monthly. Performs ad hoc expense and revenue analysis to aid in Management’s decision-making process. Oversees determination of transfer prices for international affiliates. Conducts business research as assigned for feasibility, profitability and ability to contribute to goal achievement. Prepares Management presentations to support. Provide financial support for Licensing opportunities. Prepares key analyses and management slides for key senior executives.
Principal Responsibilities:
Pipeline Management Support:
Develop and create financial models for analysis of key Pipeline projects leading to accurate NPV, IRR, and risk analysis
Assist and support management in Pipeline project decision making.
Collaborate with business management and development in determining key inputs and data collection of inputs for the Pipeline database.
Integrated Business Planning:
- IRR Facilitator Role - Filters unresolved issues from previous reviews, prepares them for escalation, and ensures financial reconciliation. Identify gaps between the operational plan and commitments, recommending actions to close these gaps for executive decision-making.
VBS Business Planning:
Manages and supports the preparation of annual Short Range Plan (SRP) and Mid- Range Plan (MRP) on a Performance and Entity basis.
Assist management in developing assumptions regarding the volumes of business that could be expected under the current business plan and under alternative strategies, each in conjunction with each of the scenarios for possible rate conditions.
Oversees the development of Transfer Prices for Intercompany sales to international affiliates. This involves working with the various regional companies to finalize sales plans, sales and marketing cost allocations while functioning within VBS’s transfer pricing strategy.
Manages the monthly Financial Reporting of the Performance Sales and Commentary through work with the regional affiliate companies and business managers. Communicate monthly variance report information to Management.
Prepare monthly analyses of product profitability using cost accounting software. Continually review methodology to improve and enhance results.
Prepares key VBS management presentations including SRP, MRP and for the President and CEO of VBS.
Conduct cost/benefit analysis and/or breakeven analysis for various projects. Provide financial support for Licensing/Acquisitions as requested.
Experience: 7 – 14 years of related experience. CPA, MBA
Education: Typically, a BA/BS, or equivalent
Travel: Not Applicable
What We Offer:
You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent BioSciences, LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company’s founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Valent BioSciences LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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