Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Global Oncology

Merck•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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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.