Legal Finance Manager

Job description

Mylan Inc. Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making. Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Legal Finance Manager will make an impact: Key responsibilities for this role include: Support budget planning and analysis; building financial models and analytical tools to measure overall financial performance for the global legal organization. Interact on a regular basis with general counsel, regional counsel, finance and vendors.

Support collection of monthly vendor budget information, identifying how it affects original yearly budgets and identification of variance(s). Review budgets on a regular basis with regional counsel. Track fixed fee (retainer) payments to make sure that receipt through payment are within the schedule. Manage the legal budget and provide regular updates and tracking items that affect the budget, including recoveries. Participate in regular budget reviews with finance, specifically supporting and planning and forecasting.

Drive variance analysis against budgets to identify risks and opportunities. Participate in the development of strategic initiatives to optimize and report on legal spend. Assist in the strategic development and innovation of legal finance processes and projects within Viatris. Be familiar with industry standards with respect to new trends, spend management and system capabilities. Partner across legal finance teams, as well as financial planning & analysis teams to drive continuous improvement in financial and operational performance.

Other duties as assigned by manager.

The minimum qualifications for this role are: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 5 years’ experience in Finance required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 5 years’ experience in working in a Law Firm or In-House Legal Department preferred. An ideal candidate must be qualified and capable of handling both internal financial reporting of large and complex budgets for Global Legal as well as managing important client relationships.

A background in Legal Operations/ Finance is highly preferred. Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills that are clear, concise and direct, with keen attention to detail. Based in the Greater Pittsburgh area is preferred; however this role has remote flexibility, with preference from an East Coast location in the United States. Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.