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FP&A Specialist
October 22, 2024
Job Description
Position Overview:
The FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Specialist for Japan works closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, reporting to the FP&A Manager of Japan. This role has a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the HHI Finance and business stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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. No 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.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2024
Requisition ID:R318765
Position Overview:
The FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) Specialist for Japan works closely with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, reporting to the FP&A Manager of Japan. This role has a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the HHI Finance and business stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Forecasting:
- Collaborate with finance team & business units to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (e.g., gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount)
- Execution of periodic activities including price-volume forecasting, system true-ups, productivity, FX updates, master data updates, demand forecast validations, preparation & consolidation of regional templates and alliance forecasting activities.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with stakeholders.
- Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
- Periodic activities including but not limited to Master Data Updates and the creation of Promotion Projects as needed.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Familiarity with financial systems and software (i.e. SAP, BPC, Power BI, LPT, Planning Dashboards etc.)
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
- English communication in verbal/presentation/writing (business fluency)
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, 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. No 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.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2024
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Requisition ID:R318765
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