GCO FP&A - Associate Finance

• Support planning and Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and discrepancies between actuals and forecasts. Forecasting of certain trended/low risk planning accounts.
• Master Data Maintenance including but not limited to managing and updating financial master data across all systems to ensure accuracy and integrity, cost center creation, modification, and deactivation, aligning them with the organizational structure, creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for precise project tracking and financial reporting.
• Provide GCO headcount and staffing support by maintaining relevant data and assisting in workforce planning. Support efficient data migration from the business planning tool to financial system.
• Provide support related to certain function-specific process related to GCO partnerships, cost recoveries.
• Handle Ad hoc requests: support the special projects, provide accurate and timely feedback to GCO finance.

• Master’s degree and 2 to 4 years of accounting and/or finance
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 to 5 years accounting and/or finance
• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience
• Knowledge and understanding of financial planning processes, quarter close activities
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)
• Big 4 and Fortune 500 FP&A experience
• Capable of building models and financial reports
• Technical finance knowledge and skills (accounting, planning, modeling, etc.)
• Overall knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Excel)
• Business partnering skills. Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment
• Effective analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Collaborative, with a focus on achieving team goals

• Big 4 and Fortune 500 FP&A experience
• Capable of building models and financial reports
• Technical finance knowledge and skills (accounting, planning, modeling, etc.)
• Overall knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Excel)
• Business partnering skills. Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environment

competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards