The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Assistant Controller
The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Work Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Shift: No
Department: HC-HF-UR Commercial & Medical Support
Recruiter:Shelby Elizabeth Briggs
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Your Role: The Assistant Controller, Commercial Therapeutic Areas (TAs), plays a pivotal role within US Healthcare Controlling, acting as a vital finance business partner to the Commercial TAs. This includes collaboration with Senior Leaders, business directors, their teams, and the relevant TA Controllers across each franchise. The position is essential for delivering critical financial investment analysis that informs strategic business decisions for both established products and new product launches. In this role, the incumbent will provide in-depth financial analysis and strategic guidance, working closely with the business to ensure the accuracy of monthly financial closings, facilitate forecasting and planning processes, optimizing investment allocation, and generating related financial reporting and commentary. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will represent the finance function in cross-functional projects, leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiencies and streamlining processes, including ad hoc ERP data maintenance and the implementation of ERP system upgrades. Key Responsibilities: Act as a financial co-pilot and strategic business partner to the Commercial Therapeutic teams and relevant TA Controllers (TAs: Neurology & Immunology, Oncology, Fertility and Endocrinology). Deliver insightful financial analysis and budgetary support to Commercial TA Controllers, TA Business Directors, and their teams with relevant variance commentary to facilitate informed decision making. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and validation processes. Equip business partners with essential resources and tools for all financial processes to monitor and record critical monthly expenditures: provide targeted training to cross functional teams as required. Prepare and disseminate high-quality monthly financial reports and analyses to Commercial TA Business Leaders and business partners guiding investment and resource allocation decisions. Review all significant statements of work to ensure alignment with forecasts and strategic plans, facilitating informed approvals from TA Controllers. Facilitate the quarterly forecasting process in collaboration with business partners, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Lead and engage in various cross-functional projects, championing process improvements and streamlining initiatives by leveraging AI and technology to enhance operational efficiencies. Provide the ad hoc requirements for ERP master data maintenance and support the implementation SAP ERP System upgrades, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Undertake ad hoc activities, including support for internal and external audits, responding to management requests and preparing high quality presentations to effectively communicate financial insights. Location:
Boston - Seaport; Hybrid - average 1x week in office Travel: Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: BS in Business, Finance or Accounting Minimum 5 Years previous analysis experience in an international, multi-currency, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in Pharma with a focus in project management a plus. Proven track record in process improvement and establishing control frameworks. Strong working experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Cognos, TM1, SAP.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
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This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
Your Role: The Assistant Controller, Commercial Therapeutic Areas (TAs), plays a pivotal role within US Healthcare Controlling, acting as a vital finance business partner to the Commercial TAs. This includes collaboration with Senior Leaders, business directors, their teams, and the relevant TA Controllers across each franchise. The position is essential for delivering critical financial investment analysis that informs strategic business decisions for both established products and new product launches. In this role, the incumbent will provide in-depth financial analysis and strategic guidance, working closely with the business to ensure the accuracy of monthly financial closings, facilitate forecasting and planning processes, optimizing investment allocation, and generating related financial reporting and commentary. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will represent the finance function in cross-functional projects, leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiencies and streamlining processes, including ad hoc ERP data maintenance and the implementation of ERP system upgrades. Key Responsibilities: Act as a financial co-pilot and strategic business partner to the Commercial Therapeutic teams and relevant TA Controllers (TAs: Neurology & Immunology, Oncology, Fertility and Endocrinology). Deliver insightful financial analysis and budgetary support to Commercial TA Controllers, TA Business Directors, and their teams with relevant variance commentary to facilitate informed decision making. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, month-end closing activities, and validation processes. Equip business partners with essential resources and tools for all financial processes to monitor and record critical monthly expenditures: provide targeted training to cross functional teams as required. Prepare and disseminate high-quality monthly financial reports and analyses to Commercial TA Business Leaders and business partners guiding investment and resource allocation decisions. Review all significant statements of work to ensure alignment with forecasts and strategic plans, facilitating informed approvals from TA Controllers. Facilitate the quarterly forecasting process in collaboration with business partners, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Lead and engage in various cross-functional projects, championing process improvements and streamlining initiatives by leveraging AI and technology to enhance operational efficiencies. Provide the ad hoc requirements for ERP master data maintenance and support the implementation SAP ERP System upgrades, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Undertake ad hoc activities, including support for internal and external audits, responding to management requests and preparing high quality presentations to effectively communicate financial insights. Location:
Boston - Seaport; Hybrid - average 1x week in office Travel: Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: BS in Business, Finance or Accounting Minimum 5 Years previous analysis experience in an international, multi-currency, biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in Pharma with a focus in project management a plus. Proven track record in process improvement and establishing control frameworks. Strong working experience of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Cognos, TM1, SAP.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
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