Job Profile Sr Associate Finance

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What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this key role, you will support the GCO Finance function through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytics. You’ll collaborate with global and regional teams to deliver accurate, timely insights that drive strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as the OPEX Budget Coordinator for key brands within the USBO business area, with responsibilities for monthly and quarterly OPEX reporting, variance analysis and system management, accrual preparation and review, invoice processing, Purchase Order setup and management, along with ad-hoc analysis as needed. 
• Support the USBO OPEX lead, brand finance lead and associated brand team with financial planning and OPEX support for key budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports for USBO leadership.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights into performance drivers, cost trends, and business risks/opportunities.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of financial master data across relevant systems (e.g., cost centers, WBS, and project codes).
• Collaborate with other USBO Budget Coordinator counterparts to ensure alignment on key deliverables.
• Lead quarter-close and consolidation activities for your respective brands, including journal reviews, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Contribute to standardization and automation initiatives to improve process efficiency.
• Demonstrate ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail in all deliverables.

What We Expect of You

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 4+ years of accounting and/or finance experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or multinational corporate environments.
• Knowledge of FP&A processes, quarter-close, and financial consolidation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across time zones and in a virtual team environment.

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Hyperion, Ariba, Anaplan, PowerBI, and Tableau preferred.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience in process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence in a matrixed global organization.
• High degree of initiative, accountability, and adaptability.
• Demonstrated teamwork, time management, and prioritization skills.