Head of Finance, Brazil

What You'll Do:

As the Head of Finance for Brazil, you will partner with the Brazil General Manager, within the Biogen Intercontinental Region (BIR), and their leadership team in delivering the financial results, overseeing financial controls and governance, and supporting strategic decision making and resource allocation. The role is a member of both the Brazil and the BIR Finance Leadership Team's, has two direct reports, and is operationally supported by the Global Business Services organization.

Brazil is fast growing and preparing for several launches in Rare Disease products, making commercial and business acumen critical to the role. Moreover, Brazil is known for having complex statutory and tax environments for which the job incumbent is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls. The position is the ultimate responsible for all financial matters, including USGAAP closing, local GAAP conversion, statutory reporting and audits, tax filing, etc.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver full P&L accountability, meeting Revenue, Contribution, and OPEX targets, while driving improvements in Working Capital.
• Oversee the internal controls framework, fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline in collaboration with the Global Business Services and Controllership organizations.
• Lead financial planning exercises, including Monthly Outlooks, AOP, and LRP, providing insightful analysis on business trajectory, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic decision-making and resource allocation as a member of the Brazil Leadership Team.
• Manage products lifecycle, profitability, and new product launches.
• Sponsor continuous improvement opportunities in internal processes and local delivery of key projects aligned with corporate objectives.
• Identify and develop Finance talent, ensuring adherence to Biogen Culture, Values, and Policies.
• Manage team performance, fostering an environment of growth and development.

Who You Are:
You are a seasoned finance professional with a deep understanding of the life sciences industry. Your ability to synthesize complex business drivers into the big picture is unparalleled, and you have a knack for influencing cross-functionally in a matrix organization. Your business acumen is matched by your interpersonal and communication skills, allowing you to effectively partner with and challenge the business. You thrive in environments where you can develop and retain talent, fostering a culture aligned with Biogen's values. Your intellectual curiosity drives you to continuously seek improvements and innovations.

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience in finance in the life sciences industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English languages.
• Experience with full P&L accountability and financial delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Business savvy and financial acumen.
• Ability to operate and influence cross-functionally in a Matrix organization.
• Technical knowledge and skills in analytics, business foresight, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Financial controls, SOX, US GAAP, IFRS.
• Proficiency in Brazilian Statutory and Tax requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• MBA or CPA is strongly preferred.
• Previous international experience.
• Experience attracting, managing, developing, and retaining a team.

Job Level: Management

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

Client-provided location(s): São Paulo, Brazil

Job ID: Biogen-REQ21449

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-25T23:56:45