Finance Manager, Commercial Business Partner

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany • Boston, MA

100d

About The Position

The Finance Manager, Commercial Business Partner, plays a pivotal role within US Healthcare Controlling, acting as a vital finance business partner to the Commercial TAs. This includes collaboration with Senior Leaders, business directors, their teams, and the relevant TA Controllers across each franchise. The position is essential for delivering critical financial investment analysis that informs strategic business decisions for both established products and new product launches. In this role, the incumbent will provide in-depth financial analysis and strategic guidance, working closely with the business to ensure the accuracy of monthly financial closings, facilitate forecasting and planning processes, optimizing investment allocation, and generating related financial reporting and commentary. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will represent the finance function in cross-functional projects, leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiencies and streamlining processes, including ad hoc ERP data maintenance and the implementation of ERP system upgrades.

Requirements

• BS in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 5 Years previous analysis experience in an international, multi-currency, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Pharma with a focus in project management a plus.
• Proven track record in process improvement and establishing control frameworks.
• Strong working experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Cognos, TM1, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial co-pilot and strategic business partner to the Commercial Therapeutic teams and relevant TA Controllers (TAs: Neurology & Immunology, Oncology, Fertility and Endocrinology).
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and budgetary support to Commercial TA Controllers, TA Business Directors, and their teams with relevant variance commentary to facilitate informed decision making.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and validation processes.
• Equip business partners with essential resources and tools for all financial processes to monitor and record critical monthly expenditures: provide targeted training to cross functional teams as required.
• Prepare and disseminate high-quality monthly financial reports and analyses to Commercial TA Business Leaders and business partners guiding investment and resource allocation decisions.
• Review all significant statements of work to ensure alignment with forecasts and strategic plans, facilitating informed approvals from TA Controllers.
• Facilitate the quarterly forecasting process in collaboration with business partners, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Lead and engage in various cross-functional projects, championing process improvements and streamlining initiatives by leveraging AI and technology to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Provide the ad hoc requirements for ERP master data maintenance and support the implementation SAP ERP System upgrades, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Undertake ad hoc activities, including support for internal and external audits, responding to management requests and preparing high quality presentations to effectively communicate financial insights.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree