Senior Specialist, Financial Analyst

Senior Specialist, Financial Analyst

01 Jul 2024
Indiana, Indianapolis, 46201 Indianapolis USA

Senior Specialist, Financial Analyst

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Job DescriptionOur Company is committed to being the world’s premier, most research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. Our Research & Development Division drives break through science through drug discovery, development and clinical evaluation that radically changes approaches to medical need.Finance is a trusted business partner, playing a critical role in ensuring effective resource utilization to achieve this mission. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and contribute to the Research and Development (R&D) engine that drives our Company's biopharmaceutical business.Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.Position Description:This position operates under the guidance of the Associate Director who supports the Global Clinical Supplies (GCS) organization in our Research & Development Division. Global Clinical Supplies (GCS) is responsible for managing the clinical supply chain operations to enable fast registration of investigational products to provide patients access to new medicines. The position is primarily accountable for providing financial support for the Logistics area within GCS.Key responsibilities include:Provide financial planning, forecasting and analytical support to our Research & Development Division Global Clinical Supplies.

Modeling and forecasting spend related to freight, warehousing and distribution, external packaging and labeling, shipping supplies and contractor resources.

Ad hoc data analysis and projects in support of Global Clinical Supplies

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.

Play a central role in developing the Profit Plan, Long Range Operating Plan, Quarterly Forecasts, and monthly/quarterly close activities.

In this role, the candidate should expect to:

Gain end-to-end exposure to the drug development process and the Research & Development pipeline while gaining relevant experience supporting functions in Global Clinical Supplies.

Influence and impact clients by helping to navigate a world of almost limitless scientific opportunities but with limited financial resources

Further develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills

Gain experience in change management, project management and people management

Increase personal network through engagement with other key business partners (Global Clinical Development Finance, Global Clinical Supplies, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, etc.)

Travel: Limited to no travel in the job unless deemed important by the business or clients.Position Qualifications :Education Minimum Requirement:Minimum B.A./B.S., preferably 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

Strong computer skills, especially working with Excel and PowerPoint.

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

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

Excellent communication skills

Strong computer skills, especially working with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience and Skills:Strong financial acumen.

Proactive approach to problem solving.

Results and process-driven orientation.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment.

Ability to influence, build and maintain diverse client and peer relationships.

Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and manage risk.

Experience with SAP and BPC.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are …We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for …Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn 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.We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.gwesfin400#eligableforerpResidents of ColoradoClick here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/Survey1.aspx?k=SsQYWYYQsQRsPsPsP&lang=0) to request this role’s pay range.New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)EEOC GINA Supplement​OFCCP EEO Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf)Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & 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.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:10%Flexible Work Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:1Requisition ID: R189521

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