Associate Director, FP&A MRL Finance (Hybrid - NJ or PA)

MSD•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

5d•$129,000 - $203,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Company's Research Laboratories drives breakthrough science through drug discovery, development, and clinical evaluation to address important medical needs. This Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis role will provide financial leadership within the Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM) organization. Reporting and Scope The position will operate under the guidance of Our Company's Research Laboratories Finance Director who supports the Composition of Matter functions within DPTM. This role will support the Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism & Bioanalytics (PDMB) and Non-clinical Drug Safety (NDS) functions, including large capital projects, and assist the Finance Director with ad hoc analyses and business priorities as needed. The position will partner with clients to develop financial, strategic, and operational plans and deploy resources against critical business drivers, including annual functional objectives and long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in Finance.
Strong FP & A experience required.
Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.
Proactive approach to problem-solving.
Sound, balanced judgment with the ability to assess and manage risk.
Results- and process-driven orientation.
Passion and intellectual curiosity for research and development.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a challenging, complex environment.
Demonstrated ability to influence, build, and maintain client and peer relationships.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly with SAP, BPC, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Capital Projects
Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Data Visualization
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning
Microsoft Excel
Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)
Preparation of Financial Reports
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning
Variance Analysis

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or other M.A., M.S., or doctorate in Business, Finance, Science, or Engineering.
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Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with internal and external business partners, including IT, Project Management, Procurement, Alliance and Project Management, and broader Finance, to serve as an active business partner and advisor.
Support coordinated planning and execution of client priorities, including strategy, business plans, and operational objectives.
Develop expense and capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range operating plans that enable clients to meet goals and support broader organizational targets.
Prepare ad hoc analyses, processes, and tools to support change initiatives and evolving business needs.
Perform monthly close activities, including journal entries, actuals review, variance commentary, spending trend analysis, and corrective action recommendations as needed.
Promote effective resource utilization, with a focus on internal headcount and external sourcing.
Provide end-to-end financial support across budgeting and forecast cycles, quarter close, risks and opportunities, and strategic planning.
Present key analytics to business partners and Finance leaders during quarterly results and forecast cycles.
Act as a strong business advisor by challenging the value of spend, measuring business health, asking the right questions, and providing appropriate pushback when needed.