Role Summary
The Finance Manager – CMO is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting, and control activities for the Chief Marketing Office (CMO). The role partners closely with business leaders to ensure financial compliance and deliver financial information that enables achievement of financial and operational objectives.
The finance manager oversees core finance processes including budgeting, forecasting, close, and expense management; and ensures accurate reporting and compliance with internal controls and policies.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Prepare information and submit financials for annual budget and forecast
Develop variance analyses versus budget, forecast, and prior periods, and clearly communicate risks and opportunities
Develop financial models to support business decisions
Financial Close & Reporting
Coordinate month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including accruals and journal entries related to CMO spend
Prepare, review, and deliver management reporting packages and financial dashboards for CMO leadership
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results in line with corporate timelines and requirements
Expense & Cost Management
Manage operating expense (OPEX) tracking, reviews, and controls
Partner with business leaders to drive cost discipline, productivity initiatives, and identification of cost efficiencies
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance partner to CMO leadership teams, providing financial counsel on strategic and tactical matters
Support strategic projects by delivering financial insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations.
Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and Pfizer policies and procedures
Maintain a strong internal control environment and support audit activities as required
Identify initiatives to improve finance processes, including standardization, automation, and enhanced use of digital tools and reporting capabilities
Basic Qualifications
Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of experience; OR a master's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a PhD with 0+ years of experience; OR as associate's degree with 8 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of SAP and fluency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience should include budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for a global organization
Knowledge of accounting and prior experience in monthly financial close activities
Ability to communicate financial concepts to business leaders and successful experience operating in highly matrixed organizations
Ability to work independently, under pressure and amid ambiguity
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Pfizer finance policies and internal processes
Experience with Oracle/Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications and SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI)
Continuous improvement mindset. Ability to leverage AI‑enabled tools and automation to drive process simplification
Relevant professional skills including problem solving, project planning and delivery, attention to detail, time management, critical thinking
Competencies
Possess excellent presentation and communication skills
Strong analytical skills with capacity to provide clear, concise, and insightful analyses
Demonstrated ability to quickly identify problems and structure solutions. Attention to detail
Ability to plan and prioritize work on multiple projects, while maintaining high quality and meeting or exceeding deadlines
Strong business acumen and professionalism with the ability to interface effectively and build relationships with all levels of management and colleagues in diverse functional areas of the company
Self-starter who brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to responsibilities and projects
Other Job Details
Last day to apply: March 20, 2026
Work location: Hybrid - onsite an average of 2.5 days per week or as the business requires
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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