Job Description

About This Role:
Biogen is seeking a diligent General Ledger and Accounts Receivable Analyst to oversee and execute financial operations for our LATAM Affiliates. In this vital role, you will be responsible for a broad range of accounting activities, including cash and treasury reconciliations, accounts receivable transactions, and the oversight of fixed asset activities, payroll, prepayments, and accruals. Your expertise will contribute to the accurate and timely reporting of all financial information, such as Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and other essential reporting packages. As an integral member of our finance team, you will ensure financial integrity and provide insights that aid in strategic decision-making, supporting Biogen's commitment to excellence and innovation in biotechnology.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct thorough accounts receivable operations, including manual receipts and invoice/credit/debit memo postings, primarily for LATAM/U.S. Corporate Accounting.
• Calculate and post journal entries with precision and attention to detail.
• Provide detailed reporting of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheets, and various schedules, including running Project Accounting reports.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain accuracy and clarity in financial statements.
• Supply data and explanations for both internal and external auditors as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize accounting processes.
• Perform additional duties and adapt responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Who You Are:
You are a finance professional with a passion for numbers and a meticulous eye for detail. With your background in international accounting, you are adept at handling complex financial operations and thrive in an environment that values precision and accountability. You have a collaborative spirit and are comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish, making you a versatile team player. Your analytical skills are matched by your commitment to continuous improvement, and you are always seeking ways to enhance efficiency and accuracy in your work.

This role is in hybrid work model. Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• University degree in Finance, with a preference for a specialization in Accountancy.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Relevant additional qualifications in accounting (ACCA/CIMA exams preferred, or equivalent national certification).
• At least 2+ years of experience in international accounting.
• Proven experience in a Shared Services Centre/Business Process Outsourcing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in transferring processes, with a focus on Poland.
• Comprehensive understanding of various Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Credit Memo/Fixed Asset processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office package, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Familiarity with Oracle R12 will be considered a strong asset.
• Proven track record of contributing to continuous improvement in financial processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Oracle R12.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage process improvement projects.
• Advanced certification or continuing education in accounting or related fields.

Additional Information

About Biogen Poland:

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

 About Global Business Services (GBS):

The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogen’s business processes, scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model, operational transparency, and best practices. Aiming to be a world-class organization, GBS excels in people, solutions, execution, and partnerships, championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands, this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.

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.