MSD Senior Finance Analyst - 

Poland, Masovian Voivodeship 

282973180

Job Description

The Senior Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis (Sr. FP&A) will report to the FP&A Lead.

Your responsibilities:

As Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A) your main responsibilities are:

• Supports Human Health and Medical Affairs budget and forecasts related to sales, headcount and expenses, including templates preparation, assumptions gathering and best in class collaboration with budget owners.

• Coordinates monthly expenses & headcount analysis and actively participates in the accruals process, verifies/prepare monthly expenses reconciliations and initiates any corrective actions needed to secure the most accurate financial accounts.

• Supports mid-month / end-of-month estimates and provide ad-hoc financial predictions or analytics to both local and regional teams (i.e. PVA, presentations, etc.)

• Prepares and supports periodic performance evaluation , including business results reporting and variance analysis provided to the business.

• Actively recommends changes, adjustment, corrective actions and improvements to secure company P&L, objectives and strategy.

• Challenge and drive continuous improvement of existing processes through optimization, standardization, stability, bringing the best benchmarks and working as one team with MER COE and other local markets.

• Update process flows, operating manuals, training guides, and standard operating procedures as needed in close cooperation with the FP&A Lead

• Support internal and external audits

• Support global or regional initiatives (e.g., business systems, processes, policies etc.)

Your profile: Skills & Qualifications

• Outstanding business savviness , interdisciplinary curiosity and learning readiness which strengthen business relationship and partnering with local and regional teams and stakeholders.

• Innovation & Change Catalyst attitude which allows to question status-quo, initiate & lead improvements, which help to bring FP&A function to the future design.

• Excellent communication and ‘Story Arc’: Communicates and delivers the financial data, processes effectively and creatively so it is clearly understood and resonates with various stakeholders. Adjusts to audience as necessary.

• Ability to create positive relationships across functions and contribute to diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Self-motivated, proactive self-starter and details oriented

• Bachelor/Master education in Finance , or Accounting or other business-related discipline with accounting experience

• Any professional certification completed or in progress would be an asset (ACCA, CIMA, BR, etc.)

• 5+ years of financial analysis, accounting, planning, or reporting experience , followed by clear understanding of accounting principles & business forecasting concept.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions, including advances solutions (i.e. complex formulas creation, macros, power-queries, followed by self-learning attitude). Power BI knowledge is an asset.

• Strong knowledge of financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, FSA)

• Fluent in English, Polish preferred

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary package

• Annual Incentive Plan (bonus) and pension plan

• Attractive cafeteria including private medical care, group life insurance and multisport card.

• Volunteering days

• Hybrid working model.

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