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Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Location Dublin, Ireland Workstyle Hybrid

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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

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Senior Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Hybrid- (Minimum 2 days on site DUB)
Closing date 10th March 2026
BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

By providing a foundation for all operations company wide, BioMarin’s General and Administrative teams support our mission of providing first and best in class therapeutics to patients who live with rare diseases. Our teams include groups such as finance, legal, human resources, corporate compliance and ethics, and information technology. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
BioMarin Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager to join their team. This position will be a key member of a cross-functional, multi-national team supporting BioMarin’s Enzyme Therapies Business Unit cross functionally, with an emphasis on the Commercial organisation. The successful candidate will gain significant exposure to business operations, strategic decision-making processes and key Executive Leadership, contributing to the development and execution of business strategies.
Responsibilities:
The FP&A team is responsible for the consolidation, reporting, and analysis of the company’s budget and forecasts for both Revenue and Operating Expenses (OpEx). The Senior Manager will lead various aspects of FP&A, including:
Revenue Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead the end‑to‑end revenue planning cycle, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range planning, ensuring alignment with commercial and corporate FP&A teams.
  • Lead financial analysis and forecasting activities for specific regions and global consolidation
  • Develop robust revenue models that incorporate market dynamics, pricing strategies, product lifecycle considerations, and pipeline assumptions
  • Develop understanding of sales and spending trends to manage financial risk and identify opportunities.
  • Partner with commercial and business unit leaders to validate assumptions, challenge inputs, and ensure accuracy and transparency in revenue projections.
Performance Management & Results Reporting
  • Own monthly and quarterly performance reporting, delivering clear, insightful analysis of revenue performance, variances, and key business drivers.
  • Collate regional narratives for board and management reporting.
  • Prepare executive‑level dashboards and presentations that translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Monitor KPIs across therapeutic areas, product portfolios, and markets, highlighting risks, opportunities, and trends that impact financial performance.
Business Partnering & Strategic Support
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to commercial, supporting decision‑making with data‑driven insights, also collaborating with R&D, Technical Operations (TOPS), supply chain and corporate functions
  • Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support revenue forecasting decisions, launch planning, lifecycle management, and investment prioritisation.
  • Support strategic initiatives such as new product launches, market expansion, licensing deals, and portfolio optimisation.
Business Case Development & Investment Analysis
  • Prepare and evaluate business cases for new product launches, lifecycle investments, capital projects, and commercial initiatives.
  • Conduct NPV, IRR, and scenario modelling to assess financial viability and risk.
  • Diagnose business challenges, identify gaps, and recommend financially sound approaches.
Financial Governance & Process Excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting processes, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and data quality.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and industry‑specific financial reporting standards.
  • Mentor and guide junior FP&A team members, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; ideally supported by a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA),
  • Minimum 8 years’ PQE in an FP&A role, preferably in Pharmaceutical/ Medtech/ Biotech
  • Experience: Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, preferably in a corporate/commercial finance environment, ideally in Pharmaceutical/ Medtech/ Biotech
  • Systems: Energetic, organized and highly skilled with systems, applications and platforms (Hyperion, SAP, PowerBI, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Anaplan etc.)
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Analysis: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and familiarity with financial software and modelling techniques.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
  • Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects, with proven ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
  • Accountability: Independent worker and self-starter that enjoys problem solving and takes pride and accountability in their work product
  • Prioritisation: Ability to manage various tasks, priorities and timelines and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances
BENEFITS:
Competitive salary
Bonus
Healthcare (health, vision, dental)
Life & critical illness cover
Pension
25 days annual leave
Hybrid: 2 days per week in Dublin office



Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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