Legal Finance Manager, Global Legal Operations

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

• Access - Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership - Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

• Partnership - Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Legal Finance Manager, Global Legal Operations role 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.

• Manage the legal budget and provide regular updates and tracking data including recoveries.

• Participate in regular review with finance, specifically supporting and planning for forecasting.

• Drive variance analysis against budgets to identify risks and opportunities.

• Manage the Onit matter management and E-billing system and processes.

• Manage administrative aspects of outside counsel and vendor relationships by providing ongoing support to the attorneys including facilitating engagement agreements, preparing budgets, performance measurement and reporting and compliance with billing guidelines.

• Participate in the development of strategic initiatives to optimize and report on legal spend, develop budgets and outside counsel performance metrics.

• Assist in the strategic development and innovation of legal finance processes and projects within Viatris.

• Be familiar with and track industry standards to ensure compliance 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 or Finance is highly preferred.

• Exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills that are clear, concise and direct, with a keen attention to detail.

• This role has remote flexibility, with preference to be based from an East Coast location in the United States.

• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $152,000.

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.