SPECTRAFORCE · 12 hours ago
Pharmaceutical Forecasting Manager
North Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSPECTRAFORCE is seeking a Pharmaceutical Forecasting Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves preparing key deliverables, optimizing forecasting accuracy, and communicating sales results and volume forecasts to Finance Leadership.
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Hiring Manager
Naina Rathi
Responsibilities
Prepare main deliverables: LRP/LBE Deck, LRP/LBE templates, Month end close deck, including the preparation of Pipeline, and Demand variance analyses, and delivering insightful Close commentary
Set up files and pull data for management incremental LRP/LBE request. Work on first pass and present to AD and Directors
Support Consolidators by preparing Graph files and populating decks
Responsible for schedule (e.g. YoY QoQ schedules) preparation and pasting into the deck
Ensure consistency between Sky and Rin in LRP/LBE deck and Excels
Support monthly LBE- roll forward templates, monthly consolidations files, prep monthly LBE decks
Identify and implement opportunities to optimize forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency through process improvements and adoption of best practices
Support the communication of the monthly actual sales results and future volume forecasts to Finance Leadership, translating data into actionable business insights
Provide ad-hoc analytical support for various business needs
Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal controls in all forecasting and reporting activities
Champion change management by encouraging adoption of new tools, systems, and methodologies, and providing training and support across teams
Qualification
Required
Volume forecasting Experience (Ideally from ZS), Pharma industry volume is a plus
Perform well under pressure, with short turnaround time
Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to understand complex data, identify key insights, and provide actionable next steps
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, translate analysis into practical recommendations
Attention to details, strong collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 3-5 years combined experience in Commercial Finance, revenue forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting is required
Must have strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management
Agility to prioritize and quickly understand issues and assess data integrity is critical due to challenging deadlines
High level proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and self-starter, supporting the business and forecasting leadership in variety of locations
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and matrixed environment Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Forecasting and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred
Knowledge of SAP, BPC and PowerBi preferred
Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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