Job Description

Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Join our team and use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance team & business units to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount).

• Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.

• Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.

• Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.

• Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.

• Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices.

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and strengthen the accuracy, precision, and integrity of data by incorporating dashboards and the use of IA.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written)

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.

• Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards, IA).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

• High level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team.

Required Skills:

Audits Compliance, Audits Compliance, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Cash Management, Continuous Process Improvement, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management Software, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance, Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Tax Planning, Management Controls, Preparation of Financial Reports, SAP for Banking, SAP for Utilities, Stakeholder Management {+ 1 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

06/30/2026

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