Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Merck•North Wales, PA

4d•$129,000 - $203,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A Associate Director reports to the US Oncology FP&A Director and provides strategic and operational financial support across the US Oncology portfolio. The role focuses on QLEX, Rapid Response and S&OP; new launch and inline assets; and business performance analytics. The successful candidate brings business and financial acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate financial insights into clear, concise narratives for business and Finance leadership.

Requirements

BS/BA degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
Four or more years of business experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare-related work.
At least two years of analytical finance experience with extensive use of Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to clearly communicate key themes verbally and in writing.
Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to understand the business beyond the numbers.
Skills listed include accounting, adaptability, budget projections, business development, cash management, coalition building, corporate FP&A, cross-cultural awareness, data visualization, attention to detail, finance, financial acumen, financial analysis, financial modeling, financial planning, financial statement analysis, forecasting models, headcount planning, healthcare, key account management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and oncology.

Nice To Haves

At least two years in a role involving direct support of internal business customers.
Master of Business Administration degree or other relevant certification.
Experience with SAP and financial databases.

Responsibilities

Partner with commercial and analytics teams to deliver revenue forecasts for pre-launch, post-launch, and competitive scenario analyses, and support informed business decisions.
Lead business unit FP&A activities, including Actuals, Budget, LROP, and other forecasts, for respective tumor families and products.
Represent company Finance and commercial teams with external collaboration parties; develop and align realistic revenue and expense forecasts; attend collaboration steering committee reviews; understand actuals results and performance commentary; and ensure aspiration, risks, and opportunities are addressed with alliance leadership.
Partner with marketing, sales, operations, market access, Digital Human Health (DHH), and other teams to assess business performance and flag key risks and opportunities.
Support analyses for business development, investor relations, and working capital assessments as needed.
Collaborate with other functions, including Managed Markets Finance, Customer Contract Management, Order Management Center, US Controllers, and DHH, to provide transparent, seamless support to the US Oncology organization.
Participate in and/or lead special projects and initiatives.