R&D Senior Finance Associate

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Associate position is responsible for supporting the broader FP&A team with the consolidation and analytics of the financial information – actuals, budgets, forecasts – across the Pfizer Research & Development (PRD) and Pfizer Oncology Division (POD) organizations; this consolidated view of spend across portfolio categories and Partner Lines ultimately enables senior leader decision-making.

Within the FP&A team, this position will also provide finance support to and routinely interact with various internal stakeholders across R&D Finance, primarily related to Partner Lines' compensation expenses, as well as assist with the centralized headcount/compensation forecasting processes.

Finally, the Senior Finance Associate will serve as a finance business partner to one of the PRD subgroups (~$60M budget), responsible for OpEx budget and forecast management, as well as reporting and analytics.

Role Responsibilities

This position supports the FP&A team as well as the broader R&D Finance organization across several main areas. Key activities may include:

General FP&A

• Assisting with the creation and/or consolidation of budgets, forecasts and reporting that is timely, reliable, focused and relevant for decision making
• Monitoring and proactively reporting business performance
• Coordinating information from various sources across the PRD and POD organizations to prepare budgets, forecasts and reporting
• Providing ad-hoc reports and preparing financial projections/analyses; identifying trends/opportunities and recommendations for action
• Supporting ad-hoc R&D finance projects, in partnership with Finance Managers/Senior Managers and Finance Leads
• Assisting with the month-end close process, including monthly accruals
• Ensuring compliance with all fiduciary responsibilities and finance policies
• Participating in simplification/automation initiatives and driving other financial process improvements to support the changing needs of the organization
  
  

Compensation Forecasting

• Partnering with Finance Managers for the various R&D lines to ensure timely sharing of information that enables high-quality forecasting and reporting. Due to the size and complexity of the Partner Lines, this position plays a key role in reporting and analytical support across these businesses.
• Support the Compensation Model centralized process as needed; partner with Finance Managers to ensure the most accurate information is captured and budgeted/forecasted appropriately
  
  

Business Partnering

• Lead and coordinate budget and forecast processes with business partner(s) to ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of forecast and budget submissions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to manage budgets within authorized targets, support decision making and drive efficiency savings
• Prepare financial projections/analyses; identify trends/opportunities and proactively make recommendations for action to manage the budget and optimize resource allocation
• Manage month-end close process, including booking of monthly accruals
• Monitor and proactively report business performance
  
  

Key Qualities for Succes

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop effective presentation materials and communicate effectively across many levels of the organization
• Ability to problem solve and resolve issues across multiple disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks / competing priorities effectively and strong time management skills
• Self-starter who brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to responsibilities and projects
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player who has the ability to establish positive and productive working relationships within and across groups
• Excellent attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance or related degree preferred
• 3 years of finance experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint) skills
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and reporting and analysis for a global organization
• Knowledge of accounting and prior experience in monthly financial close activities
  
  

Work Location Assignment: Flexible

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,000.00 to $130,000.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa, FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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