Financial Manager

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Job DescriptionnnNew hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law,u00a0to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in customer facing commercial or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.nnAttention NJ Applicants: In April 2020, our Company announced plans to consolidate our New Jersey campuses into a single New Jersey headquarters location in Rahway, NJ by 2023. Therefore, the NJ work location for this role will be temporarily based and the exact timing of the departmental move to Rahway, NJ will be communicated at a future date.nnThe applicant is required to support product owners within Network Services Organization on execution of IT strategies . He/she will be required to manage of highly complex programs. Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements, identify risks andnnEducation Minimum Requirement:u00a0 nnnMSc Degree or BSc Degree or equivalent with relevant experience in Finance/Economics.nnnnRequired Experience and Skills:nnnPMI or Prince 2 certification a plus.nnnProven Project Management/Portfolio Management skills.nnnProven record of proficiencies associated with consulting and business analysis on projects and programs.nnnFinance knowledge on transactions, funds transfers, CAPEX, OPEX, asset settlements.nnnAnalytical skills and ability to create a forecast.nnnAdvanced knowledge of analytical tools (e.g. Spotfire, Power Bi, PowerQuery in Excel).nnnAbility to work, support, coordinate and collaborate across the global and diverse teams and vendorsnnnExperience with the work in regulated environment (e.g. pharma, banking, power plant, etc.) is a plus.nnnGood written, communication, and presentation skills.nnnDemonstrated ability to interact and communicate with all levels of business leadership and operational teams.nnnProven ability to identify and standardize processes. Demonstrated ability of strategy thinking; to identify and integrate patterns, trends and inconsistencies across multiple data sources to determine their broader implications. Demonstrated ability to quickly identify potential sources for improvements and their implementation.nnnnPrimary job responsibilities include:nPlanning:nnnBusiness case preparation (portfolio planning) for the upcoming year and support during approvals collection.nnnFinancial and resource forecast on the assigned portfolio (yearly forecast with monthly adjustments).nnnBudget planning and funds allocation to projects within the portfolio together with stakeholders.nnnEstablish strategies, coach and mentor all levels of the Network Services teams to ensure that delivered projects are performed in compliance with applicable Network Services process and standards.nnnnExecution:nnnTracking of highly complex programs consisting of multiple related projects from finance point of view in NS Project Tracker (internal tool), SAP & AribannnFund allocationnnnPurchase order creation/trackingnnnInvoicingnnnAsset settlementsnnnAccrualsnnnnnManagement of pre/post approval of changes impacting scope, priorities, schedule and cost of projects according to the agreed process.nnnOwnership of Project Tracker Process for tracking projects and programs. Ensures consistent application globally within all Network services teams while tracking programs with multiple related projects.nnnParticipates in identification of network processes and documentations regarding to delivery projects across Network Services teams and ensures corresponding corrective actions are defined and implemented. Oversees remediation progress.nnnnReporting:nnnProvide updates and status reporting at a project and program level.nnnMonitoring of risks, issues and dependencies across programs and projects. Ensure that potential sources of conflicts/risks identified and properly communicated and mitigated.nnnEnsure actual spending are reported correctly against provided forecast.nnnnOur Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.nnWho we are u2026 nWe are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.nnWhat we look for u2026 nImagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join usu2014and start making your impact today.nnNOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSnIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.nnIf you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.nnCurrent Employees apply HEREnnCurrent Contingent Workers apply HEREnnUS and Puerto Rico Residents Only:nnOur company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.nFor more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:nEEOC PosternEEOC GINA Supplementu200bnOFCCP EEO SupplementnPay Transparency NondiscriminationnnWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anotheru2019s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.nnSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefullyu00a0Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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. u00a0No 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.u00a0nnEmployee Status: nRegularnnRelocation:nNo relocationnnVISA Sponsorship:nNonnTravel Requirements:n10%nnFlexible Work Arrangements:nFlex Time, TelecommutingnnShift:n1st - DaynnValid Driving License:nnHazardous Material(s):nnNumber of Openings: n1nRequisition ID:R166012n,occupationalCategory:Financial Manager}

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