Business Planning & Operations Associate

UCB • Atlanta, GA

5d • $108,000 - $141,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

You will play a pivotal role in enabling U.S. Corporate Affairs to operate with clarity, consistency, and impact. As a strategic partner to functional leaders, you will support integrated planning, budgeting, governance, and performance tracking. You will help transform strategy into execution by strengthening ways of working, improving insights, and ensuring operational discipline across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, sustainability, or related field
• 5+ of experience in planning, operations, or strategy roles
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, and operational processes
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and structured thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business, finance, sustainability, or related discipline
• Experience in healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industries
• Working knowledge of sustainability principles and performance integration
• Experience with enterprise planning, financial, or cloud‑based digital tools
• Background supporting senior leaders or enterprise‑wide initiatives

Responsibilities

• Support annual and quarterly planning aligned to Corporate Affairs strategic priorities
• Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, and follow‑up to enable effective decision making
• Track initiative progress, risks, and milestones, ensuring accountability and timely escalation
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reviews with finance partners
• Manage vendor contracts, timelines, compliance requirements, and performance tracking
• Develop dashboards, reports, and insights to support leadership decision making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees