Purpose of Role
As part of the Commercial Finance organization, the Senior BFC Partner’s role is to be accountable for working collaboratively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders to ensure that the established Business Finance deliverables required by Local and Regional Finance teams are produced on time and to the required level of quality and detail, by executing BFC processes.
In addition, the Senior BFC Partner will support the continuous improvement of Business Finance processes & interactions, ensuring these are executed as designed. The role-holder will bring Business Finance expertise to a delivery-focused role that supports Commercial Finance and drives overall business metrics & success.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Lead the planning, preparation and completion of all defined BFC deliverables for assigned markets with particular focus on OP / forecast baseline projection, successful submissions in Lighthouse and standard financial slide preparation.
Provide information, metrics and insight to Local and Regional finance colleagues to support and inform planning, decision making, performance reviews and other key discussions and interactions through accurate historical data collection, revenue trend analysis and cost validation.
Work with BFC and Local / Regional Finance colleagues as required to ensure deliverables are produced and completed as defined within BFC processes.
Act as point of contact / escalation for specific Local Finance colleagues, providing information and responding to requests as required.
Actively build relationships within Local Finance Teams, so that their challenges and needs and the business context they work in is alignment within the BFC.
Handle and complete any urgent / exception requests received within agreed timelines.
Key Competencies & Experience
Education to degree level or equivalent, Professional Accreditation or MBA/Masters in Finance / Accounting preferred (candidates can be part qualified).
Business Finance experience in Local Market or Regional environment, including reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, commentary, modelling.
Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task; relevant professional skills including problem solving, project planning & delivery, attention to detail, time management, critical thinking. Some experience in a matrix environment is an advantage.
Teamwork and focus on customer needs and priorities with collaborative and flexible workstyle, building a good level of business understanding and acumen.
Excellent ability to autonomously generate and effectively communicate analytical insights, utilizing financial tools (e.g. Lighthouse, Mosaic, ARROW) and modelling as well as standard MS Office capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc).
Proactivity, adaptability and ability to work with new generation technology.
English fluency, comfortable working in cultural diverse organization.
Metrics & Success Measures
Achieve deadlines defined for specific markets / processes that Partner is aligned to.
Collaboration on complex / cross-BFC deliverables.
Feedback from Local / Regional finance colleagues and BFC LT on success in the project environment.
Development of Analyst skills & capabilities in line with BFC career / talent framework.
Participate in BFC projects supporting a focus on the optimization and continuous improvement of BFC processes, deliverables, interactions, skills and tools.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid (some office presence is required)
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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