Brett Jastrow currently serves as the Director of Finance at Amgen, where he leverages his extensive expertise in financial insights and technology to drive transformative initiatives within the organization. With a strong focus on maximizing the value of data, Brett leads the Financial Insights &...
Brett Jastrow currently serves as the Director of Finance at Amgen, where he leverages his extensive expertise in financial insights and technology to drive transformative initiatives within the organization. With a strong focus on maximizing the value of data, Brett leads the Financial Insights & Technology (FIT) team, which is pivotal in maintaining Amgen's core financial planning and reporting platforms. A key component of his role involves overseeing Hyperion, the global financial planning system utilized by approximately 400 users across the company. Under his leadership, the FIT team is not only responsible for the operational integrity of these systems but is also at the forefront of Amgen's digital transformation efforts, ensuring that finance remains agile and responsive to the evolving business landscape.
Brett's strategic vision is encapsulated in the Finance evolution roadmap, which aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes. He actively manages the system processes for global budgeting and forecasting, ensuring that Amgen's financial planning aligns with its broader corporate objectives. His proficiency in tools such as Ariba, eFinity, and Tableau, combined with his analytical skills in Big Data Analytics and MS Excel Pivot Tables, enables him to extract actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. As a Chartered Financial Analyst Level 2 candidate, Brett is committed to continuous professional development and innovation, positioning Amgen's finance function as a leader in the biotechnology sector. Through his dynamic leadership, Brett is not only enhancing operational efficiencies but also fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making that is essential for navigating the complexities of the global market.
