Associate Director, Finance Planning and Analysis - Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (Hybrid – NJ)
About The Position
This position operates under the guidance of one of the Finance Directors supporting Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (DSCS), with a specific focus on the consolidation and synthesis of plans, reporting and analysis for all of DSCS, ensuring alignment of the driver-based DSCS forecasts and budgets with our Research & Development division governance bodies' decisions: DTRC, DCRC and LDRC. The position will also be relied on to support various initiatives and ad hoc projects. The incumbent is expected to develop a deep understanding of the functions within DSCS and the role they play in the R&D value chain. While scientific knowledge or background is not essential, a successful candidate will have intrinsic curiosity about R&D, a passion for learning, and the ability to effectively communicate a financial picture to scientific leadership. The position requires an enterprise mindset, and the ability to navigate across a broad set of networks.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in Operations or Finance
- Strong computer skills, especially working with Power BI, SAP, BPC, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong financial acumen
- High learning agility
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk
- Results and process-driven orientation
- Passion and intellectual curiosity with respect to research & development
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain client and peer relationships
- Excellent communication skills
- Project management skills/experience
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
- Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)
- Preparation of Financial Reports
Nice To Haves
- Data analytics experience preferred.
- MBA/CPA or other M.A./M.S./Doctorate in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering
Responsibilities
- Developing strong relationships across DSCS Finance, GPAM/CIPM and with other key our Research & Development division, our Manufacturing division and Corporate Finance colleagues to enable an active role as a supporting business partner
- Consolidating DSCS expense & capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range operating plans that align with broader organizational objectives
- Coordinating alignment of the driver-based DSCS budget and forecasts with the governance bodies (DTRC, DCRC, LDRC) through a strong partnership with CIPM
- Coordinating DSCS deliverables and requirements for Finance stakeholders, including inputs for pipeline and capital governance, integrated R&D reporting, alliance management and business development
- Leveraging financial data to drive analyses of business growth drivers and highlight trends and issues
- Developing management views and dashboards to support effective resource management with a specific focus on internal headcount, external sourcing and pilot plant capacity management
- Developing sub-divisional presentations for our Research & Development division and DSCS senior management
- Performing monthly close tasks, including reviewing actual results, consolidating variance commentary, analyzing spending trends, and proposing any corrective actions as necessary
- Developing ad hoc analyses, processes, and tools in support of change initiatives and other business needs
- Manage continuous improvement projects within the DSCS Finance scope
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
