This role is responsible for executing financial planning, analysis and reporting activities from the Americas Business Service Center (BSC) to a specific set of markets, regions and divisions.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Support the achievement of finance and business objectives by providing high quality FP&A support as defined in BSC scope of services to assigned divisional, regional & local finance clients
Work collaboratively with business and finance partners to provide planning and reporting services for assigned markets / divisions on monthly actual results and periodic forecasts.
Participate in certain budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with respective finance clients in markets and regions
Prepare ad-hoc reports & analysis using company financial reporting tools and enterprise systems
Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes through continuous improvement efforts while contributing to ongoing Merck/MSD efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain consistent and efficient processes to maintain and produce standardized FP&A services while ensuring compliance will all quality and control requirements and be accountable for accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA's
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, with a high degree of integrity and personal ethics while supporting company mission, vision & values.
Education & Experience
**Required**:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis supporting financial planning and analyses, forecasting, and management reporting and analytics
Strong FP&A planning, analysis and reporting skills
Working proficiency of US GAAP
Business Level fluency 90% (oral and written) in English language.
**Preferred**:
Professional experience at an organization with operations across multiple countries
Experience with internal controls and process standardization preferred
FP&A support for Sales and Marketing organizations
Pharmaceutical industry experience
Migrations experience
CPA or MBA
Business Level fluency (oral and written) in Portuguese.
Technical and Soft Skills Requirements
Experience with Large ERP's and query tools, especially desirable would be experience with SAP, BPC, PBI
Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret corporate financial statements
Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, results oriented, with a sense of urgency, knowing how to prioritize.
Team player with a focus on collaboration, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and with ability to create rapport with stakeholders.
Strong organization skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and activities
Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development
Ability to operate independently and navigate through change or uncertainty
Problem solving and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes
Process improvement orientation, innovation and change agent.
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**Employee Status**:
Regular
**Relocation**:
No relocation
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**Travel Requirements**:
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**Requisition ID**: R190921