Associate Director, Finance Planning and Analysis - Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (Hybrid – NJ)

MSD • Rahway, NJ

4d • Hybrid

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
• Data analytics experience preferred.
• 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

• 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 and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director