Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Global Oncology

MSD • Rahway, NJ

6d • $156,900 - $247,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Finance Director, Global Oncology Alliances is responsible for managing financial activities related to the Daiichi Sankyo alliance and Eisai Alliance. This role requires a strong understanding of finance, business partnerships, and strategic planning. The Finance Director Alliances collaborates with various stakeholders to develop financial plans, analyze financial data, and ensure financial compliance and control for alliance projects. In addition, the role will support business development analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance , Accounting or related field
• 10 - 12 years of relevant business experience supporting FP&A and/or the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong executive presence and ability to process large amounts of information/ data into the relevant messages for senior executives
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership/ project management skills and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables
• High attention to detail
• Business Decision Support
• Business Development
• Business Partnerships
• Cash Management
• Change Management
• Collaborative Development
• Customer-Focused
• Exercises Judgment
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Business Planning
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Regulation
• Financial Reports
• Financial Risk Analysis
• Financial Risk Management (FRM)
• Long Term Planning
• People Leadership
• Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF)
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Senior Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Variance Analysis

Nice To Haves

• Be highly motivated, self starter with strong customer focus orientation
• Build strong relationships across the business and finance teams to have a full understanding of key strategic priorities, business / financial drivers, and risks / opportunities
• Effectively communicate HH’s key financial/ business drivers at the appropriate level of depth to senior management (e.g. Corporate Financial Services, HHOC, HH Finance Leadership)
• Have strong analytical skills and a firm understanding of our company's Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes
• Effectively manage numerous high-priority and time-sensitive deliverables in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Able to sit on multiple governance committees and articulate company’s position

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, to support alliance initiatives.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to drive strategic decision-making.
• Support collaboration through forecasting, reporting and expense prioritization with partners.
• Lead two annual alliance forecasts with partner and internal LROP forecast process.
• Provide commentary and metrics on Global Franchise performance to Human Health (HH) COE, Corporate Financial Services and Investor Relations.
• Actively participate in multiple governance committees (JSC, JCC, JFC)
• Ensure financial interests of the organization are protected and aligned with the overall business objectives.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to alliance stakeholders, senior management, and governance committees.
• Monitor financial performance against agreed-upon targets and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with alliance projects.
• Implement control measures to ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with alliance partners, including financial counterparts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination on financial matters.
• Contribute to the development and execution of alliance strategies and initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support long-term planning and growth objectives.
• Support business development opportunities and pipeline prioritization and analysis.

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
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

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