Operations, Financial Analyst

Contract Operations Analyst

Job Location:

Bridgewater, NJ Job Duration: 30 Months

The Contract Operations Analyst is responsible for contract management of various Winthrop generic agreements in the Model N Flex system. Responsibilities include accurately interpreting, loading and pricing commercial contracts for the generics market segment housed in Model N Flex, based upon proper evaluation and interpretation of pricing sheets and amendments. Ensure the timely payment of contractual fee and rebate obligations of our Winthrop generics customers.

Utilize rebate processing and validation systems, and complete detailed calculations and analysis of rebate payments.

The candidate will have a fundamental understanding of contract strategies, markets, and companies' products. The individual will have ongoing interaction within Strategic Pricing and Contracting (especially Strategy) as well as Account Management, Field Sales Team, Trade, Legal and ITS.

• Accurately enter and maintain contracts for Winthrop Generics into Model N Flex to ensure accurate data availability for flexible and meaningful management reporting and rebate adjudication.
• Possess knowledge of commercial, government, or generics segments to accurately interpret contracts for our Winthrop business.
• Possess the ability to test and understand the functionality of Model N and to understand the interrelationships between the various functional modules.
• Ensure timely execution of all components of contract administration in a team oriented approach within Contract Administration and to provide clear and open communication to team members. It is critical that pricing is loaded quickly.
• Responsible for the proper evaluation and interpretation of generic contracts to ensure fee and rebate payments are made accurately and timely as per the terms and conditions of the contracts
• Responsible for the detailed analysis and validation of rebate claim data and the calculation of rebate payments utilizing Model-N Flex systems and PC based applications.
• Responsible for maintaining an effective customer focus: communicating with and providing rebate claim supporting documentation to external and internal customers.
• Responsible for the analysis and resolution of disputed rebate claim data
• Maintain systems and logs to track status of contracts and rebate processing for review by Rebate managers. Familiarity with PATH / Appian workflow application suite is a plus.
• Participate and/or contribute to special projects as needed. The position is not simply limited to payment processing.
• Responsible for adhering to all company and departmental policies and procedure including ethical practices.

Note:

The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

• Participate in customer meetings and audits as required.
• Interact with Account Managers, Trade, Accounts Payable and Brand Team as necessary.
• Support departmental projects as required.
• Comply with all SOX requirements.

• B.A./B.S. (or significant progress toward a degree) required, with degrees in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years work experience of a contract administration, analytical or financial/accounting nature. Knowledge of Generics contracting preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to ensure ability to interact with all levels of internal and External Customers
• Ability to understand and communicate contracting strategies of high complexity
• Solid Excel skills required
• FLEX Contract maintenance experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge a plus

• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Professional manner and tact
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organized, accurate and detail oriented, disciplined and dedicated to superior quality work
• Ability to successfully work with cross-functional teams and with all levels of the organization
• Sense of commitment and teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office Tools. Pivot tables and V lookup functionality are used often.

This is a desk job with no specific physical requirements other than to use standard office equipment such as PC, telephone, email, fax, copy machine, etc.