About This Role
Directing finance for general and administrative (GA) functions and technology in India is the core of this leadership role. The Director will manage and develop the India-based GA Finance and Technology Project Controls teams, partnering with global leaders to ensure disciplined operating-expense planning, forecasting, reporting, and project controls. The position suits a strategic and operationally strong finance leader with expertise in OPEX planning, Anaplan, budgeting, forecasting, and governance of technology investments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the India-based GA Finance team, establishing clear priorities, high standards of execution, and a strong culture of accountability and collaboration
- Partner with GA and Technology business leaders to support the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, monthly reporting, and variance analysis
- Support OPEX planning processes for GA, including Technology, with a focus on data quality, transparency, accuracy, and timely decision support
- Serve as a key finance lead for Anaplan, including model administration and improvement, planning-cycle execution, user support, reporting, and adoption of consistent planning practices
- Help lead the Technology Project Controls team, providing oversight for financial governance across technology programs and investments
- Help maintain project-control practices for technology initiatives, including budget tracking, forecast-at-completion, headcount and vendor spend, capitalization considerations where applicable, and risk/escalation reporting
- Partner with Accounting, Procurement, People, Technology, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, purchase-order discipline, vendor-spend management, and efficient close processes
- Improve finance processes, systems, and reporting through automation, standardized templates, stronger controls, and scalable operating rhythms
- Support executive and functional leadership with concise financial narratives and materials for operating reviews, planning cycles, and strategic decisions
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting and financial-governance requirements
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, CPA or a Master's degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
- 18+ years of progressive experience in FPA, GA Finance, Technology Finance, Project Controls, or a related finance discipline
- Demonstrated people-management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, prioritization, and building high-performing teams
- Strong experience supporting OPEX budgeting, forecasting, monthly close support, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Experience supporting Technology, Engineering, IT, or Digital organizations, with an understanding of technology cost structures, vendor spend, labor planning, and program or project financial management
- Hands-on experience with Anaplan or a comparable enterprise planning platform
- Experience with technology project controls, including budget governance, project forecasting, financial risk management, and investment reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear business recommendations
- Advanced Excel and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across Finance, GA, and Technology
Nice to have:
- Anaplan model-building or administration experience
- Familiarity with ERP, procurement, reporting, and BI tools
About the Company
Amgen pioneers biotechnology in the fight against serious illnesses, focusing on oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease. Founded in 1980, the company serves millions of patients each year by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. Amgen is known for its collaborative, innovative, and science-based culture.
