Financial Planning & Analysis, Sr. Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Of This Role AreBeing the Financial Business Partner for the markets under his/her responsibilityProvide financial performance updates, analysis, and insights; work closely with leadership team to ensure results are understood.Lead the monthly latest estimate process for sales and provide consolidated views for management reviewPrepare and analyze monthly operating results, financial forecasts, and other reports; summarize information for review while meeting tight reporting deadlines.Construct financial forecasts and budgets in partnership with leadership team.Support regional and global FP&A initiatives as required.Review standard costs in collaboration with the global COSI team and other functional teamsSupport business case evaluations for commercial team requests.Responsible for all process related to price volume analysisQualifications Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA. MBA is advantageous.More than 5 years of relevant experience, with FP&A experience mandatory.Strong quantitative/analytical skills and experience with BPC and SAP highly desiredStrong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsStrong leadership and ability to drive changes and process improvementsAbility to work across multiple time zones and cultures Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.Required Skills Adaptability, Accountability, Automation, Best Practices Research, Budgeting, Business Acumen, Business Development, Business Financial Planning, Communication, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Leadership, Performance Tracking, Preparation of Financial Reports,Required Skills Adaptability, Adaptability, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Financial Planning, Business Management, Business Planning, Business Planning and Control System (BPCS), Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Visualization, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Markets, Financial Modeling, Financial Performance, Financial Performance Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Investments Analysis, Leadership, Management Controls, Microsoft Excel, Preparation of Financial Reports {+ 5 more}Preferred Skills Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch 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 RegularRelocation No relocationVISA Sponsorship NoTravel Requirements No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Not IndicatedValid Driving License NoHazardous Material(s) noJob Posting End Date 11/18/2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R372939