Senior Manager, FP&A Planning & Reporting Systems

Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Corporate Groups

It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.

Senior Manager, FP&A Planning & Reporting Systems

Remote - United Kingdom

Closing Date: 29th July 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, FP&A, the Senior Manager, FP&A Planning & Reporting Systems is responsible for advancing BioMarin's global planning capabilities, consolidated management reporting, data integration, and analytics strategy. This high-visibility role serves as the bridge between Finance, IT, and the broader business, owning the governance, evolution, and performance of the systems that power global financial planning and reporting.

The successful candidate will apply strong project management discipline, partner across all finance functions, and prioritize initiatives aligned to Global Finance's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• System Ownership & Governance: Own the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of global FP&A planning and reporting systems, ensuring data integrity, system reliability, and process effectiveness
• Systems Strategy & Transformation: Support the design, enhancement, and implementation of next-generation planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics capabilities, translating business requirements into scalable, sustainable solutions.
• Process & Framework Development: Develop and embed best-practice FP&A processes, workflows, controls, documentation, and global change-control procedures to support consistent execution across regions and functions.
• Data Integrity & Integration: Oversee data management, integration, validation, and reconciliation across systems, functions, and acquired entities to ensure consistent and accurate financial information enterprise-wide.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Finance, IT, and external vendors to prioritize enhancements, troubleshoot issues, manage vendor performance, and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Reporting, Automation & Analytics: Drive reporting standardization, automation, and advanced analytics to improve efficiency, insight generation, and executive decision-making.
• Enablement & Adoption: Serve as the FP&A systems subject matter expert, delivering user training, support, and enablement while fostering global adoption of tools, standards, and best practices.
• Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement: Identify root causes of system, process, and data issues and lead resolution efforts that improve performance, scalability, and the overall user experience.

Critical Attributes & Qualifications

The Senior Manager, FP&A Planning & Reporting Systems is a dynamic leader who blends financial acumen, systems expertise, and strong business partnership. The ideal candidate brings:

• FP&A Expertise: Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial performance management within a global organization.
• Systems Experience: Extensive experience leading, implementing, and enhancing enterprise planning and reporting platforms; strong preference for Oracle EPM/Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP, and related financial systems.
• Global & Transformation Track Record: Proven success supporting complex, multi-entity global environments, including system transformations, business process redesign, and post-acquisition integrations.
• Data & Architecture Fluency: Strong understanding of financial data architecture and system integrations, with hands-on experience connecting planning systems to ERP, HR, and operational platforms.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Strength: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and deliver effective solutions.
• Communication & Influence: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build alignment, and present effectively across departments and levels.
• Execution & Leadership: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver complex initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment, while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.

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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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.

Ireland Safety Responsibility

Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.