Business Unit Sr Financial Analyst

Merck•Rockville, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The BioReliance Contract Testing Services (CTS) Business Unit Sr Financial Analyst serves as a strategic financial advisor and trusted partner to the CTS business units. This role bridges corporate finance with operational business teams, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. The Business Unit Controller provides financial leadership, analytical insights, and guidance to support business objectives while maintaining adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5-7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including business partnering or controllership roles.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior business leaders.
Proficiency in financial systems and data visualization tools (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Tableau, Business Objects, etc)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

MS, CPA, MBA, or CFA
Work experience in the Life Science sector
Experience with SOX compliance and audit management

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned business unit(s), building strong relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Provide proactive financial guidance and strategic insights to support business decisions, investments, and operational planning.
Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and business analysis generating insights that add measurable value.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned business areas.
Perform variance analysis and communicate key drivers and risks to leadership.
Ensure timely and accurate financial close activities in accordance with International Finance Regulatory Standards (IFRS) and company accounting policies.
Support business case preparation including market assessment, resource and capital inputs, profitability, scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic planning.
Partner with business units to develop annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.
Ensure compliance with company's internal control framework, SOX requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts in collaboration with internal audit and the broader controllership team.
Support external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to inquiries.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.
Champion the adoption of digital tools and automation to drive operational excellence.
Collaborate with shared services and global finance teams to standardize best practices.