Merck · 5 days ago
Financial Planning & Analysis, Sr. Specialist
CRI - San Jose - San Jose (City Place)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMerck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative health solutions. The Sr. Specialist in Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as a financial business partner, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making and financial performance in the markets they oversee.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Being the Financial Business Partner for the markets under his/her responsibility
Provide financial performance updates, analysis, and insights; work closely with leadership team to ensure results are understood
Lead the monthly latest estimate process for sales and provide consolidated views for management review
Prepare and analyze monthly operating results, financial forecasts, and other reports; summarize information for review while meeting tight reporting deadlines
Construct financial forecasts and budgets in partnership with leadership team
Support regional and global FP&A initiatives as required
Review standard costs in collaboration with the global COSI team and other functional teams
Support business case evaluations for commercial team requests
Responsible for all process related to price volume analysis
Qualification
Required
Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA. MBA is advantageous
More than 5 years of relevant experience, with FP&A experience mandatory
Advanced level of English (C1): excellent spoken and written communication; comfortable in meetings, presentations, and documentation
Strong quantitative/analytical skills and experience with BPC and SAP highly desired
Strong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong leadership and ability to drive changes and process improvements
Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures
Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Adaptability
Accountability
Automation
Best Practices Research
Budgeting
Business Acumen
Business Development
Business Financial Planning
Communication
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Leadership
Performance Tracking
Preparation of Financial Reports
Administrative Best Practices
Business Administration
Business Communications
Business Management
Business Planning
Business Planning and Control System (BPCS)
Cash Management
Data Visualization
Finance
Financial Analysis
Financial Markets
Financial Modeling
Financial Performance
Financial Performance Management
Financial Planning
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Management Controls
Microsoft Excel
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
Recent News
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