Sr. Associate, FP&A

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

 

Job Summary:

 

The Senior Associate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the reporting and evaluation of financial results at the assigned manufacturing site(s) as well as assisting with providing inputs and commentary into the Company’s forecasting and budgeting cycles. This position directly supports the FP&A team with analysis and interpretation of the actual and forecasted financial performance of the manufacturing operation. This position also works directly with Global Financial Services Accounting functions on adjusting entries as part of the month-end close procedure and annual standard costing cycles, as well as with the local site operations team to relay data and insights relevant to manufacturing & supply chain.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Monitor, report, and interpret key performance indicators and metrics
• Contribute to the monthly forecast and yearly budget processes
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and commentary against budget/forecast for manufacturing plant(s)
• Prepare variance analysis for deviations to forecast and standard
• Assist the Controllership team with preparation and review of month-end adjusting entries and analysis
• Partner with project managers in preparation of business cases for investments and monitoring of spend/project economics on approved CAPEX projects
• Support the Accounts Payable team and Procurement function on appropriate coding and timely approval and remittance of requisitioned goods and services
• Ensure compliance with site-level policies, controls, and procedures
• Interdepartmental cooperation, especially with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality
• Represent the finance function at site cross-functional meetings including daily tier meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned supporting the Sr. Manager, FP&A Operations
• Other duties as assigned

 

Basic Qualifications: 

 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-7 years of financial, planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

• Intermediate - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Manufacturing ERP experience, preferably within SAP S/4HANA
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and database structure, including end-user proficiency with Microsoft PowerBI
• Familiarity with manufacturing product cost standards and principles
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ability to understand and communicate Company Financial Policies to non-Finance associates
• Strong financial acumen including analytical, modeling, and forecasting skills
• Ability to work with complex data and to identify key issues