Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
The Animal Health GMTS COE Finance role supports financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and consolidation for the Global Marketing & Operations & Technology Solutions organizations. It coordinates FP&A and controllership deliverables across teams and regions and provides financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making. The role coordinates monthly consolidation, analysis, and reporting of organizational spend across Atlas and non-Atlas entities; prepares financial insights and business-driver reporting for leadership; supports the monthly close; coordinates controllership activities and works with local finance teams on accurate reporting, accounting issue resolution, internal controls, and audit items. It coordinates planning and forecasting, manages calendars, templates, submissions, and deliverables, consolidates forecast materials, analyzes variances, trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities, and prepares analyses and presentations for leadership reviews. It also recommends improvements to planning processes and tools. The position partners with Animal Health COE Finance and other stakeholders to enhance reporting and analytics, streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and increase team efficiency through systems and digital tools. It may also participate in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives. The role is based in Rahway, New Jersey, with a hybrid work arrangement and 10% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- At least 5 years of work experience in finance, accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
- Strong focus on accuracy, quality, organization, detail, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while producing high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop, articulate, and build support around sound financial analytics.
- Innovative and strategic thinking with effective problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused and collaborative approach, including ability to work well in a team and foster professional relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Working knowledge of the company's accounting, financial reporting, and planning systems and processes.
- Experience with SAP, FSA, BPC BRIDGES, and Thinkcell.
Nice To Haves
- MBA and/or CPA.
- Familiarity with internal planning and reporting processes and systems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate consolidation, analysis, and reporting of total GMTS organizational spend across Atlas and non-Atlas entities, including management reporting and variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly financial insights and key business drivers for GMTS leadership reporting.
- Support monthly close activities and collaborate with the team to ensure accurate, timely reporting.
- Coordinate controllership activities for GMTS non-Atlas entities, including financial reporting, validation, and resolution of accounting issues.
- Partner with local finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting for non-Atlas entities.
- Support internal controls and financial policy compliance for non-Atlas entities, including monitoring and resolving open audit items.
- Coordinate GMTS planning and forecasting activities.
- Manage planning calendars, templates, system submissions, and key deliverables.
- Coordinate forecast submissions across teams, ensuring completeness, consistency, and clarity.
- Consolidate forecast materials and conduct variance, trend, and driver analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Prepare financial analyses, presentations, and key messages for leadership reviews and decision-making.
- Recommend and implement improvements to forecasting processes and planning tools.
- Partner with Animal Health COE Finance and other stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and analysis.
- Develop and enhance reporting and analytics to improve financial insights and business decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities, and increase team efficiencies using available systems and digital tools.
- Participate in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- Other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation.
- Compassionate and sick days.
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
