Lead Finance Business Partner, AIR, US

Chiesi USA

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose : promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here. ()

At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact.

Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.

Who we are looking for

This is what you will do

The Lead Finance Business Partner, AIR, US will play a key role on the Company’s Finance team. This position will be responsible for partnering with the Respiratory BU functional leaders in coordination with the analyst team to provide high quality financial insights, reporting and analysis to senior leaders. This role demands a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory environments, product lifecycle management, and commercial dynamics.

The position will work with :

Global & local finance teams, business unit cross functional leads, and senior leadership

International and domestic team members and managers throughout the organization

You’ll be responsible for :

Strategic Partner :

Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals.

Compile business case proposals, including the related financial analyses to support assessment of business opportunities and risks. Develop accurate and organized full P&L financial models based on agreed upon assumptions, including scenario analyses

Present business case scenarios to local and global senior leadership as needed

Identify opportunities to invest, elicit cost savings, and mitigate risks within the business unit and communicate them to the appropriate leaders

Act as liaison in analyzing and communicating with third party alliance representatives

Partner with global finance and global BU teams on various projects and reporting needs

Budgeting / Forecasting / Reporting :

Establish and execute the monthly financial review process for business units, analyzing material financial variances vs plan and expected full-year impacts

In conjunction with the Head of FP&A, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for the BU to ensure appropriate allocation of resources to achieve strategic objectives

Design and implement KPIs / analytics to be used in communicating performance

Ensure integrity of BU financials by establishing and reinforcing processes to ensure financial accuracy

Translate financial data into actionable insights, manage budgets and forecasts, and analyze performance to recommend improvements

Systems Management :

Understand FP&A system capabilities in order to coordinate process improvement / innovation

Advise colleagues regarding financial processes & systems

Reinforce reporting system and report governance

Ad-hoc Analysis :

Prepare ad-hoc reports, financial models, and process documentation as needed to support senior management and various department requests

You will need to have

Finance or Accounting degree

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in a business partnering capacity

Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector

Prior experience presenting business cases and financial models to senior leadership

Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance

Strong analytical and quantitative thinking paired with Excel modelling skills and high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to challenge performance, drive fact-based business decisions, learning and solution-oriented enterprise mindset

Excellent business acumen, ability to see the big picture and understand all relevant details

Ability to multitask, respond successfully under pressure, effectively prioritize, and manage time and workload to meet business needs

Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives

Advanced skill in MS Office Excel & PowerPoint

Experience with reporting systems

Aptitude to learn computer applications as needed

Demonstrated proficiency in written, verbal and face-to-face communication to effectively present information to and influence decision making of working and business partners (local and global), internal customers, and other stakeholders

We would prefer for you to have

Masters of Accounting / MBA

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge of Board and Tagetik a plus

Location

This is a hybrid position based in our Cary, NC office.

What we offer

No matter where your path starts at Chiesi, it leads to inspiring possibilities. Your future is our focus, and we are committed to nurturing your development in our dynamic, friendly environment with access to resources and training every step of the way.

We provide top-class benefits, including comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and robust relocation support. Our salary package is competitive, comprising a basic salary, performance bonuses, and benefits benchmarked against the external market. Additionally, we offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and tax assistance services for foreign colleagues, all designed to help you thrive.

Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.