.Job DescriptionSenior Specialist, Financial Planning & AnalysisThisrole would be based in Portugal (Lisbon) or in the US (PA or NJ)Purpose of the roleThe Business Technology (BT) Finance Planning and Analysis Senior Specialist is responsible for the preparation of financial summary reports and executive summaries on key financial indicators such as operations performance, budgets, forecasting, profit, and loss, etc. The position will actively analyze expenses, book accruals, coordinate opening/closing/tracking of purchase orders, and track headcount movement.Welcome to the team.The position will be part of a team reporting into BT Finance Director.Main responsibilitiesOversee and understand financials to provide comprehensive analysis on timely basis along with executive summaries for the Leadership Team.Responsible for analyzing Profit and Loss, variances vs. plan / forecast / prior years, and headcount.Actively lead and coordinate budgeting and forecasting process along with the long-range operating plan. Develop Planning and Forecasting guidance and brief leadership on Actual Results, Budget, and Forecast financials.Provide (and / or maintain) Business Unit Financial Scorecards and Key Performance Metrics. Prepare presentations and provide critical inputs for various meetings and discussions.Responsible for expense management and financial support activities including monthly close process and accruals.Coordinate development of depreciation schedules working with the Capital planning team.Responsible for accurate and timely submission of financial entries working with the BT Finance team and Shared Services.Evaluate, build and implement new processes and tools that improve our efficiency and effectiveness.Ensure alignment and integration of other functional support groups (e.G., Procurement, Commercial Operations, etc.) into Functional plans to ensure realization of the stated strategic intent.Support departmental initiatives and ad hoc reporting / analysis.Your profileRequired: BS/BA degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.Advanced degree/certification such as an MBA or CPA would be beneficial, familiarity with US GAAP preferred.Experience using SAP R/3 required. (Valued: experience with SAP S/4 HANA and SAC).Minimum of 3 years of operations or finance experience.Strong financial and business acumen.Experience in a pharmaceutical or related organization highly desirableClear, courageous, and effective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to operate independently.Proficiency in synthesizing data and visualizing in executive presentations.Demonstrated ability with problem solving; attention to details, producing accurate deliverables, and consistently meeting deadlines.Process improvement orientation, innovative change agent.Sound and balanced judgment; ability to assess and handle risk; decisiveness.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, and with a high degree of professionalism
