Associate Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

The Animal Health GMTS COE Finance role is responsible for supporting key financial planning, forecasting, management reporting and consolidation activities for the Global Marketing & Operations & Technology Solutions organizations. The role coordinates FP&A and controllership deliverables across multiple teams and regions, providing financial analysis and insights to support effective business decision-making.

Coordinate the consolidation, analysis and reporting of total GMTS organizational spend across Atlas and non-Atlas entities, providing meaningful management reporting and variance analysis.
Prepare monthly financial insights and key business drivers to support GMTS leadership reporting.
Coordinate controllership activities for GMTS non-Atlas entities, including financial reporting, validation and resolution of accounting issues.
Partner with local finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting for non-Atlas entities.
Support compliance with internal controls and financial policies for non-Atlas entities, including monitoring and resolution of open audit items.

Manage planning calendars, templates, system submissions and key deliverables.
Consolidate forecast materials and perform variance, trend and driver analysis, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
Prepare financial analyses, presentations and key messages to support leadership reviews and decision-making.
Tools, systems and advanced business analytics:
Partner with Animal Health COE Finance and other stakeholders to support accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Develop and enhance reporting and analytics to improve financial insights and business decision-making.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting capabilities and increase team efficiencies through available systems and digital tools.
Participate in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives as needed.
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in finance, accounting, or financial analysis or similar role.
Strong focus on accuracy, quality, organization, detail, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while producing high-quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to develop, articulate, and build support around sound financial analytics.
Customer focused and collaborative: Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of our companys accounting, financial reporting and planning systems and processes.
Experience with financial systems and tools SAP, FSA, and BPC BRIDGES, Thinkcell.
Familiarity with internal planning and reporting processes and systems.
Accounting, Accounting, Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Business Analysis, Calendar Management, Cash Management, Corporate Decision Making, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Visualization, Decision Management, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting Models, Forecast Pro, Global Marketing Strategy, Headcount Planning, Leadership, Leadership Assessments, Leadership Reporting {+ 8 more Preferred Skills:
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Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

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Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
No

Hazardous Material(s):