Sr. Manager, Strategic FP&A

Zoetis•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

3d•$146,000 - $209,000

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Strategic FP&A reports to the Sr. Director, Head of Strategic FP&A and works closely with FP&A, Strategy, BD/M&A, and business units. The role supports long-range planning, continuous improvement in FP&A capabilities, and the development of financial narratives for internal stakeholders. It helps advance FP&A’s impact, strengthen financial strategy capabilities, and ensure consistency across financial activities. The role supports long-range planning and scenario analysis; capital allocation and investment analysis; FP&A process improvement and analytics; governance; and enterprise alignment and forecasting integrity. It prepares analyses and materials for management and leadership meetings, communicates financial concepts to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, and partners with Corporate Financial Analysis to support consistent data, aligned assumptions, and reliable forecasting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis (commercial, functional, or corporate) or financial strategy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling using Excel, analysis, and preparing effective presentations using PowerPoint.
Current hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems such as S4/HANA, Anaplan, HFM, Essbase, OneStream, or similar platforms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels.
Ability to craft clear, data-driven presentations and business cases for management audiences.
Track record of supporting change initiatives and leveraging analytics to drive insights and operational improvement.
Experience working in matrixed teams and partnering with business unit leaders.
Self-directed and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently.
Accountable and results-oriented, demonstrating ownership of projects within their scope.
Effective time management skills and ability to deliver results on tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant advanced credential such as an MBA, CPA, or CFA.

Responsibilities

Support the company’s long-range planning process by developing scenario models and sensitivities and supporting risk analysis.
Ensure the financial impacts of initiatives are accurately incorporated into planning outputs.
Assess and refine key assumptions to improve forecast accuracy.
Provide financial analysis and insights to help leadership evaluate trade-offs, risks, opportunities, and value creation.
Contribute to capital allocation and resource planning, including capex planning and investment prioritization.
Apply established financial frameworks to evaluate investment proposals, portfolio opportunities, and ROI.
Support disciplined decision-making across business investments, innovation, and growth initiatives.
Drive FP&A improvement initiatives, including process optimization, automation, and enhanced data analytics.
Support implementation of scalable tools, standardized processes, and upgraded reporting capabilities.
Help evolve FP&A from a reporting function to proactive strategic support.
Prepare analyses and materials for management and leadership meetings, including long-range plans and strategic initiatives.
Communicate financial concepts and scenarios to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Partner with Corporate Financial Analysis to ensure consistent data, aligned assumptions, and reliable forecasting across the organization.
Help maintain governance over financial models, metrics, and planning processes.