Finance Manager, R&D Vaccines

The Finance Manager, R&D Vaccines provides financial support for a limited number of high priority, and several medium priority early and late stage assets primarily in Vaccines, but could span the categories within PRD and ORD.  Medium priority assets include those that have medium sized active budgets, might require collaborations with external partners but with less complex arrangements, assets with medium sized durations and medium sized number of indications.  Overall budget managed is ~$175-250M.  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• May provide analytical financial support for Research Unit and/or Clinical Development operating expenses
• Routinely interacts with R&D Finance Category Leads, PRD Vaccine / Medicine Team Leaders, Research Unit Operations Leads, as well as supports the clinical teams and Pharm Sci teams in managing medicine life of program budgets and advises on financial impacts operational decisions (hereinafter referred to Client/Partners)
• Partners with the R&D Finance Category Leads to provide Client/Partner financials in support of the overall portfolio financial management and investment decisions
• Coordinates information from various sources across the PRD / ORD organizations to prepare budgets and forecasts for the vaccines / medicines and operating expenses as well as ensures accuracy of actual spend reporting and accrual balances and conducts ad hoc analysis to assist with decision making
• Should have solid financial and analytical skills, a demonstrated ability to work proactively, influence and relate well to others, which will further enable the candidate to advise, support and problem solve with Client/Partners
• Prepare business results, financial projections and analyses, identify trends, opportunities and recommendations for action to clients
• Coordinates budgeting and forecasting processes with clients and other internal stakeholders to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of the month end close and reporting, forecasts, and annual operating plan
• Collaborates with clients to manage budget within authorized target, support decision making and drive efficiency savings
• Provide financial analysis in support of Operating Plan. Lead ad hoc analyses related to medicine and/or portfolio investments
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts within the broader R&D Finance organization
• Excellent communication skills to be able to succinctly present complex information and drive decision making
• Ensures compliance with all fiduciary responsibilities and finance polices

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of finance work experience; 3 with advanced degree 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Experience should include budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for a global organization 
• Pharma finance experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and successful experience operating in highly matrixed organizations
• Knowledge of accounting and prior experience in monthly financial close activities
• Knowledge of SAP and fluency in Microsoft Office tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MBA or CPA)
• Experience providing financial support for clinical studies
• Prior Pfizer finance experience
• Experience in forecasting and scenario planning of Pharma R&D projects
• Experience in BD evaluations / partnerships transactions

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: August 19, 2024
• Must be able to work from Pfizer office 2-3 days per week minimum, or as needed by the business
• Other Pfizer sites in North America may be considered
• This is NOT a remote role

 

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,500.00 to $155,900.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of