What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Merck KGaA?
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United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
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: <10%; International and Domestic
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.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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