Manager, Oncology Business Operations
PfizerAbout the role
ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, Oncology Business Operations manages end-to-end project financial and compliance processes aligned with all Pfizer policies. This includes, but is not limited to, documentation for customer engagement programs (CEPs), vendor documentation, opening/closing purchase orders, submitting invoices, developing reports and tracking of actual spending. The colleague will actively participate in the annual Operating Plan, quarterly close and Latest Estimate processes. Active communication and coordination with US and Global Oncology leaders and colleagues, Finance, Procurement, Legal and Compliance is critical. Across the US and Global Oncology Franchises and more than a dozen marketing teams, there are numerous cost centers located, and hundreds of Purchase Orders to manage. The colleague will also develop better systems and solutions to drive effective budget management across Oncology. Your strong analytical ability, coupled with sufficient knowledge of business/finance analysis tools and methods, will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets in a timely manner will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and focus that will make Pfizer ready to deliver Breakthroughs that Change Patients’ Lives.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Oncology Business Operations will be responsible for managing budgets and expenses in accordance with Pfizer policies across Oncology teams.
Procurement
Manage submission and inquiries of funding requests for marketing teams
Perform research on a variety of invoice and purchase order (PO) issues; (i.e. work directly with GFSS to resolve all invoice issues that arise as well as issues with POs that arise frequently
Partner with procurement to ensure BU remains compliant on corporate guidelines regarding consultant contracts, fees, sponsorship issues, etc.
Improve BU vendor management by working directly with suppliers to ensure they meet necessary submission requirements and adhere to guidelines.
Budgeting
Consolidate information from marketing teams to monitor planned spending throughout the year and compile accruals for quarter close/year end close
Assist finance in the preparation of the quarterly close to ensure quality, accuracy and timelines of the month end close to ensure opex is within target of LE
Prepare and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly close spending analysis. Meeting with team budget captain to review and discuss quarterly spending
Perform budget analysis projects upon management request.
Financial Process & Systems Adherence
Review POs and SOWs for adherence to company policy before submission in systems.
Manage SAP, EPA3 bridging, and Ariba processes
Provide support and guidance on all funding requests (FRFs) for all teams
Provide consultation and guidance to marketing teams to ensure proper guidelines are adhered to and in compliance with policies for transactions as requested
Remain current of critical changes to the financial process and proactively communicate to each team
Participate in ongoing workshops for SAP system enhancements
Gather and obtain data in support of audit requests
Provide insight and advice to marketing teams on compliance, audit and project issues for teams Portfolio Operations · Help manager portfolio marketing dashboards for metric management · Develop and manager portfolio marketing SharePoint site for resource management · Contribute to speaker program management and work with compliance to ensure appropriate adherence Resolution & Ad Hoc Requests · Address and triage operational issues in a timely manner · Handle simultaneous ad hoc projects as requested on a daily basis for a speedy resolution in finance related matters related to the marketing teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
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