Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Canadian affiliate leadership team. The role is responsible for leading affiliate planning, forecasting, business performance management, supply chain financial oversight, and decision support activities.

The Senior

Manager provides financial insights that influence commercial and operational strategies while ensuring effective financial governance, planning accuracy, and execution of affiliate priorities.

The Senior Manager, Affiliate Finance is accountable for maintaining accurate financial data, supporting commercial and operating expense planning, supporting Patient Service Program (PSP) and Distribution COGS reporting, coordinating supply chain activities with third-party logistics providers, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The role also supports affiliate planning cycles, accrual management, and continuous process improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Hybrid setting requiring working in person at our offices in Toronto. This is a 12 month Fixed Term contract,

Collaborate with functional teams to ensure accurate and timely inputs, providing real-time visibility into financial performance.

Prepare comprehensive and accurate financial reports and analytics.

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of affiliate financial records, general ledger balances, and P&L; reporting.

Coordinate audit requests and maintain documentation supporting internal and external reviews.

Implement strategies to manage and optimize operating expenses, ensuring alignment with the company's financial goals and long-term vision

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and financial control requirements.

Planning, Forecasting & Budget Management Support annual budget, forecast,



and long-range planning processes for the various therapeutic areas.

Support financial forecasting activities through collection, validation, and analysis of business assumptions.

Assist with tracking business performance metrics and planning deliverables.

Maintain headcount and operating expense tracking to support planning and reporting requirements.

Support scenario analysis and financial modeling as required.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Global Business Services teams to support operational and financial objectives.

Support the Associate Director, FP&A; and Head of Finance in planning cycles, reporting requirements, and strategic initiatives.

Contribute to continuous improvement of affiliate finance processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.

Perform company business in compliance with relevant regulations, company policies, and procedures.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or a related field

CFA designation is considered an asset

7-10 years progressive finance experience, Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry experience considered an asset.

Experience supporting senior leadership.

Experience in Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Language(s) Fluent in English, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally spanning all levels of the organization.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Robust stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.

Results-oriented with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.

📌 Sr. Manager, Affiliate Finance - Fixed Term Contract (Toronto)
🏢 Biogen
📍 Toronto