Merck & Co Hiring for Associate Director FP&A, Corporate Center of Excellence job in Rahway Full Time

Job Description

Position Description:

Associate Director, Corporate Center of Excellence

The Corporate Center of Excellence (CoE) Associate Director is responsible for all facets of financial planning and analyses for the Corporate Division.-

This area covers our Company’s enterprise-wide activities including but not limited to:

• Treasury,
• Business Development,
• Licensing/ Out-licensing,
• Contributions,
• Investments,
• Compensation and Benefits,
• Corporate Services.-

Responsibilities consist of monthly closing of books (consolidation, confirmations, and analysis), forecasting (formal budgets, tallies, and long-range operating plans), and management reporting.-

This position reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Planning within Corporate Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all aspects of Corporate actuals reporting including preparation of monthly accruals/journal entries and analyses of actual results compared to budget, latest forecast, and prior year
• Responsible for consolidating data and input of yearly budget and quarterly forecasts and tallies in BRIDGEs for all areas of business support. Identify key drivers of Company and divisional performance, including assessment of relevant risks and opportunities
• Act as the financial expert to support the business in various areas such as planning, cost center, and master data administration as well as any other areas requiring financial guidance
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses as needed; continuously look for ways to improve and streamline processes

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Required:- BS in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• MBA preferred

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of five years of work experience in financial planning and analysis, finance, or accounting roles
• Comfortable working quickly and producing top-quality results in a high-pressure dynamic environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and business acumen
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel financial modeling and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• Attention to detail and quality while driving for continuous improvement

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Working knowledge of BPC BRIDGEs, FCCS, FSA, and SAP
• Aptitude to learn BI tools such as 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.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Expected salary range:
$118,640.00 – $186,800.00

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
1st – Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Requisition ID:R250121