Financial Planning & Analysis, Sr. Specialist

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of this role are:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.

Required Skills:

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,

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Administrative Best Practices, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Visualization, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance, Financial Performance Management, Financial Planning, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Management Controls, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 5 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:

01/19/2026

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