Finance Manager, Enabling Functions

Zoetis•Parsippany, NJ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Enabling Functions Finance will be part of the HQ Corporate Finance team and will report to the Director, Enabling Functions Finance. The job responsibilities will consist of the following, but not limited to: Performance Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Monitor, track, evaluate, and report performance across designated enabling functions, proactively identifying issues, opportunities, and challenges. Prepare regular reporting for operating expenses and capital investments, performing analysis to explain underlying business dynamics and results. Maximize visualization and dashboarding capabilities to drive efficient and value-add analytics. Support finance team with close processes by analyzing operating expense lines and other P&L items; prepare materials for financial reviews with senior leadership. Assist with required forecasting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission, including report generation, template management, and analysis of forecast submissions across all aspects of the P&L. Business Partnership & Leadership Support Act as a key business partner to enabling function and leadership teams. Deliver timely executive presentations, materials, and insights to facilitate effective finance reviews and decision-making. Financial Planning & Insight Development Assist in developing and maintaining financial models, trends, scenario analyses, and dashboards to provide strategic insights and support business initiatives. Conduct in-depth cost modeling and scenario analyses for new initiatives, partnering closely with enabling function leaders. Data Visualization & Storytelling Develop impactful data visualization content to clearly and effectively convey financial and operational stories, highlighting the drivers, impacts, and opportunities embedded in the data. Controls, Reporting & Process Optimization Ensure compliance, strong controls, and adherence to finance policies across enabling functions. Foster continual improvement and support transformation initiatives, including implementation of technology solutions and finance process enhancements.

Requirements

5-7 years work experience in a corporation in a financial planning and analysis function with strong track records of business partnering
Experience in FP&A, modeling and forecasting tools is required
Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or economics
Proven track record of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Ability to work in a collaborative and results-oriented team with focus on delivering high-quality, cross functional results within tight time constraints
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both written and verbally
Exceptional attention to detail, organization and ability to multitask and prioritize deliverables, while maintaining strong time management skills
Strong analytical background with strategic thinking capabilities
Experience with visualizing data in Power BI required
Ability to work independently with minimal direction from supervisor
Strong relationship building skills in effort to become a trusted partner, interacting effectively across peers and internal stakeholders to provide financial guidance/insights in support of business operations
Solid understanding of financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial systems, and processes (SAP, OneStream, Essbase, Anaplan)
Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet software (EXCEL) and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor, track, evaluate, and report performance across designated enabling functions, proactively identifying issues, opportunities, and challenges.
Prepare regular reporting for operating expenses and capital investments, performing analysis to explain underlying business dynamics and results.
Maximize visualization and dashboarding capabilities to drive efficient and value-add analytics.
Support finance team with close processes by analyzing operating expense lines and other P&L items; prepare materials for financial reviews with senior leadership.
Assist with required forecasting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) submission, including report generation, template management, and analysis of forecast submissions across all aspects of the P&L.
Act as a key business partner to enabling function and leadership teams.
Deliver timely executive presentations, materials, and insights to facilitate effective finance reviews and decision-making.
Assist in developing and maintaining financial models, trends, scenario analyses, and dashboards to provide strategic insights and support business initiatives.
Conduct in-depth cost modeling and scenario analyses for new initiatives, partnering closely with enabling function leaders.
Develop impactful data visualization content to clearly and effectively convey financial and operational stories, highlighting the drivers, impacts, and opportunities embedded in the data.
Ensure compliance, strong controls, and adherence to finance policies across enabling functions.
Foster continual improvement and support transformation initiatives, including implementation of technology solutions and finance process enhancements.