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Key Responsibilities:
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
o Lead the planning processes for US - Last Best Estimates (LBE), Annual Operating Plans (AOP), Long Range Plans (LRP) including the preparation of detailed financial forecasts and variance analysis.
o Lead end-to-end delivery of financial forecasting processes, including communications, timetables, and data requirements.
• Financial Analysis:
o Strong attention to detail, with an initiative-taking, change management and problem-solving mindset.
o Partner with cross-functional teams to conduct in-depth financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
o Monitor and control expenses, ensuring adherence to budgetary guidelines, and identifying areas for cost optimization.
o Support senior leadership on ad hoc research and analysis for strategic projects.
• Deliverables, Reporting, and Presentation:
o Drive quarterly close processes and ensure accuracy of actuals.
o Act as a liaison between corporate finance requirements and local execution.
o Ability to lead internal calls & meetings, providing agendas, meeting goals, and tracking all deliverables.
o Prepare and present financial results and insights to leadership teams.
• Team Leadership:
o Champion continuous improvement in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including systems optimization; serve as a key member of the SAC Task Force.
o Mentor and collaborate with Global Business Services offshore teams supporting NA Finance ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Technology Integration and Process Improvement:
o Drive continuous improvement of internal financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting processes including supporting systems.
o Develop and implement financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
o Drive automation in the forecasting and reporting processes to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and enhance operational efficiency with technology integration & process automation.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience: Eight to ten years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Skills: Adept at managing ambiguity and multiple priorities. Operationally involved, market sensitive, & attuned to the urgency, pace & energy of the organization. Enthusiastic and driven with a self-starter attitude.
o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with ability to process and distill large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership.
o Possesses ethics and integrity when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
o Strong business acumen and intellectual curiosity to uncover key business drivers and insights and drive continuous improvement.
o Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
o Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with experience in evaluating complex business cases.
o Experience with financial planning systems and data extraction tools and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience specifically with SAC, BI, SAP, and AI tools is a plus.
The annual starting salary for this position is between $158,000 – $198,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting salary within this range and level of role may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
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