Budget Execution Manager, US - Remote

Overview

This role involves leading the end-to-end budget execution process for several key functions within a Research & Development organization in the biotech/pharma sector. The position supports leaders in making timely, data-informed decisions that enable innovation by managing annual planning, quarterly forecasts, monthly updates, and providing insights on spending trends and resource utilization. The role also includes supporting business case development, guiding contract management through procure-to-pay escalations, and managing functional and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget planning cycle including intake, validation, scenario analysis, and executive-level reporting
• Maintain budget plans with disciplined governance; reconcile actuals versus plan and translate drivers into actionable steps
• Manage capital expense plans through forecasting, funding alignment, and lifecycle tracking
• Own quarterly forecast updates and close activities ensuring accuracy and alignment with business priorities
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated budget execution support with shared standards and continuous improvement
• Prepare and deliver recurring leadership updates with clear narratives, risks, opportunities, and decision points
• Optimize dashboards and data products to provide near-real-time visibility and actionable metrics for leaders
• Provide analytical support on spend, capacity/resource utilization, and variances; identify trends and recommend interventions
• Support productivity initiatives and business case development including benefits realization and KPI design
• Provide expert support across the procure-to-pay process; resolve escalations, strengthen controls, and improve cycle times

Requirements

• Education and experience options (choose one):
  • Doctorate degree
  • Master’s degree plus 3 years of biotech/pharma business operations and/or financial analytics experience
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of biotech/pharma business operations and/or financial analytics experience
  • Associate’s degree plus 10 years of biotech/pharma business operations and/or financial analytics experience
  • High school diploma/GED plus 12 years of biotech/pharma business operations and/or financial analytics experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, finance, life sciences, or related field
• Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and variance/root-cause analysis
• Familiarity with drug development processes and how R&D organizations translate strategy into portfolios and investment decisions
• Proficiency with data visualization and collaboration tools (e.g., Tableau, Smartsheet, MS Teams)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong command of Microsoft Office suite
• Experience leveraging automation and AI-enabled solutions to streamline workflows and improve controls
• Experience with enterprise planning/procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Anaplan)
• Ability to analyze detailed information and translate complex data into clear, decision-grade insights
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed environment; collaborate across levels; influence without authority; manage multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to craft concise narratives and deliver messages that enable alignment and change
• Strong relationship-building skills with a customer-service orientation and collaborative problem-solving approach
• Proactive, curious self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (range posted separately; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and savings plans with company contributions
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where applicable

Location

• This is a remote position based in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico).

Applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information in submitted materials without penalty. There is no application deadline; applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received or a candidate is selected. Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.