Job Description
Position Overview:
The FPA (Financial Planning and Analysis) Specialist works closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, reporting to theFPA Lead. This role has a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the local finance team, Regional Finance and business stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with finance team business units to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses, and headcount)
- Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.
- Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:
- Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing leveraging best practices.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
- Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
- Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)
- Intermediate-advanced English proficiency
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FPA team.
Required Skills:
Accounting, Accounting, Accounting Standards, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Analysis, Business Budgeting, Business Dashboards, Continuous Process Improvement, Controlling Budgets, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), Financial Reports, Financial Statement Analysis, Long Range Financial Planning, Performance Analysis, Preparation of Financial Reports, Recordkeeping {+ 1 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees applyHERE
Current Contingent Workers applyHERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck 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:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
na
Job Posting End Date:
08/8/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the dayBEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the dayBEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R407661
