Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Specialist

<p>Job Description</p><p></p><p><b>Join Us as Senior Specialist – Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A) </b></p><p><b>Location:</b> Os, Østerdalen, Norway<br/><b>Work Arrangement:</b> Based in Os with part-time remote work and flexible hours</p><p></p><p></p><p>Are you ready to play a key role in driving financial performance at our Animal Health Manufacturing site? As a Senior Specialist in Financial Planning and Analysis, you will partner closely with site leadership to deliver clear financial insights, forecasts, and reports that support smart business decisions. You’ll be part of a collaborative finance team focused on continuous improvement and sharing best practices across our Technology Solutions business.</p><p></p><p><u><b>Please apply before 31st July!</b></u></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>What You’ll Do</b></p><ul><li>Provide regular financial updates and analysis to site leadership, helping them understand and act on results</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly operating results, budgets, and forecasts, including capital and profit &amp; loss</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and support cost-saving initiatives</li><li>Participate in factory management meetings as a trusted finance advisor</li><li>Collaborate across teams to track key performance indicators and deepen business understanding</li><li>Support regional financial planning efforts and contribute to standard costing reviews</li><li>Assist site leadership with business case evaluations for new projects</li><li>Manage working capital elements like fixed assets and inventory</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and support integration into global finance systems</li><li>Temporarily support statutory accounting and monthly closing processes during system integration</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>What We’re Looking For</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field</li><li>Strong independent worker with excellent time management and prioritization skills</li><li>Detail-oriented and able to deliver accurate work under pressure and tight deadlines</li><li>Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is essential, experience with SAP is an advantage</li><li>Solid knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Additional Info</b></p><ul><li>Travel: Less than 15%</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply if you want to contribute to a dynamic, inclusive workplace where your expertise will make a real impact.</p><p></p><p>Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p>Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p></p><p><b>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </b><br/>Merck &amp; Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp &amp; Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. </p><p></p><p><b>Employee Status: </b></p>Regular<p></p><p><b>Relocation:</b></p><p></p><p><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p><p></p><p><b><span>Travel Requirements:</span></b></p><p></p><p><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p>Hybrid<p></p><p><b>Shift:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills:</b></p>Business, Chartered Accounting, Commercial Banking Relationship Management, Ethical Behavior, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Stewardship, Financial Systems, Headcount Planning, Management Process, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Management, Market Research, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, Relationship Management, Sales Marketing Strategies, Tax Compliance<p></p><p><b> Preferred Skills:</b></p><p></p><p><b>Job Posting End Date:</b></p>08/1/2025<p><b><span>*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day <u>BEFORE</u> the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day <u>BEFORE</u> the job posting end date. </span></b></p>