Assoc. Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Acquisitions) - Hybrid

Merck • Rahway, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Description

Description

The Associate Director, Business Analytics, is responsible for financial processes, expense modeling, and data analysis of key expense categories for the Global Clinical Supply (GCS) organization within our company's Preclinical Development. The incumbent will participate and lead cross-functional teams to define or revise and implement expenses processes. He/she will identify and incorporate variables with significant modeling impact. He/she will utilize tools for the communication and reporting of GCS financial projections. This role will operate with minimal oversight, serving as a key subject matter expert on expenses for GCS locations globally.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain relationships with functional areas to understand and analyze the financial impact of business process changes supporting the Integration, Technology, and Network team and Acquisition portfolio management.
Provide detailed analysis, support creative problem solving, and anticipate technical obstacles as they relate to financial aspects of clinical supplies.
Extract and utilize data from SAP to define, develop, execute and maintain financial models to analyze and predict expenses.
Support special project proposals and execution through analytical services.
Develop metrics, track and communicate progress.
Review expense requests for alignment with processes, authorizations, and financial forecasts.
Influence stakeholders for compliance with Standard Business Practices.
Provide strategic expertise and thought leadership to business clients and program teams.
Represent Business Analytics and GCS during processes and data audits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain or Scientific discipline.
Minimum of 5 years functional expertise with financial analysis or equivalent analytics.
Proven track record of robust analytical skills, effective problem solving, and attention to detail.
Results-orientation with the proven ability to execute on collaborative projects and develop subject matter expertise.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Prior experience with SAP ECC.
Prior experience interfacing with international stakeholders and international currencies.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
Prior experience with Clinical Development or Manufacturing Supply Chain.
Strong project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship skills along with high personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
Sustained level of high performance while processing detailed high-volume work.
Awareness of diversity.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): n/a

Job Posting End Date: 10/25/2024

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