Senior Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Description

Position Description:

Senior Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis

This position operates under the guidance of the Associate Director supporting the Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM) organization. The Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM) organization is responsible for the discovery of novel drugs, conducting preclinical and early-stage clinical experiments with potential drug candidates and advancing our Company’s scientific capabilities in relation to drug discovery. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive financial support to Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM). The position will assist in the development of financial, strategic and operational plans and will also be relied on for supporting various initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM) organization.

• Play a central role in developing the quarterly forecasts and monthly/quarterly close activities.

• Maintain integrity of financial systems (forecast & actuals) and support development & implementation of system enhancements.

• Develop and participate in team presentations associated with any financial and/or operational review with client areas being supported.

• Support project team decision making by providing relevant financial information and insight.

• Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing supplemental support to one or more activities impacting the broader Discovery, Preclinical and Translational Medicine (DPTM) Finance team.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Gain end-to-end exposure to our Company's drug discovery process and the R&D pipeline

• Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills

• Increase your network through engagement with other business partners (Procurement, IT, Facilities, HR, etc.)

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s in business, Finance, Science or Engineering

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of operations or Finance experience

• Must have the desire to continuously learn and continue professional development

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong financial acumen

• Proactive approach to problem solving

• Results and process-driven orientation

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment

• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain diverse client and peer relationships

• Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk

• Excellent communications skills

• Strong computer skills especially working with SAP, BPC, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Power BI

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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