Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Hybrid - Upper Gwynedd, PA)

Merck•North Wales, PA

1d•$156,900 - $247,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director will work extensively with US Commercial teams as a key financial and strategic business partner to support the goals and growth of our Company's US Human Health Commercial business. The Director is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, Sales & Operations Planning, and financial evaluation activity for their business area. The director partners closely with cross functional teams, including marketing, sales, account management, research, manufacturing, legal, compliance and corporate teams to evaluate business performance and identify, evaluate and execute strategic opportunities. The Director will develop a deep understanding of their business area and their strategic contribution to the broader our Company's enterprise. A successful candidate will have an intrinsic curiosity about the healthcare industry, a dedication to serving customers, a passion for learning, and an eagerness to collaborate in solving complex business challenges. The position requires an enterprise mindset, effective communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate across a broad network of stakeholders. This position is aligned to the Oncology business units and includes responsibility for financial support across the US Oncology portfolios. The position oversees three direct reports and is located in Upper Gwynedd, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years in a role providing direct support to internal business customers (e.g, Marketing, Manufacturing, Research)
Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical, technology, marketing, or sales industries
Budgeting
Capital Budgeting
Commercial Banking Relationship Management
Data Analysis
Financial Analysis
Financial Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Management Controls
Relationship Management
Strategic Planning
Treasury Management
Variance Analysis

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or other Master’s/PhD in Business, Finance or Engineering
Strong compliance focus, financial acumen, analytical skills, and knowledge of finance systems and planning and reporting processes
Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and manage risk and quickly drive decisions
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance for evolving operating models
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build peer and client relationships and influence outcomes (both vertically and horizontally)
Strong people management experience, building, managing and motivating teams in a challenging and complex environment
Passion and intellectual curiosity with respect to healthcare industry
Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Strong computer skills, especially working with Excel and PowerPoint
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A activities (Actuals, Budget, Long Range Operating Plans, and other forecasts) while ensuring proper linkage with the Global Customer Business Line and Corporate teams
Partner with commercial and analytics teams to forecast revenue, including pre-launch, post-launch and competition scenario analysis to assess key business decisions and strategies
Partner with marketing, sales, operations, market access, market research and other teams to assess business performance and drive growth
Provide strategic and financial insight on key business decisions and new initiatives; develop, evaluate, and present business cases to senior leaders
Evaluate and communicate market, product, and financial performance drivers
Build talent within the team, providing guidance and feedback to support team members’ development goals