Associate Director, Finance Planning and Analysis – Development Sciences, Clinical Supply

Responsibilities

• Developing strong relationships across DSCS Finance, GPAM/CIPM and with other key stakeholders in our Research & Development division
• Consolidating DSCS expense & capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range operating plans that align with broader organizational objectives
• Coordinating alignment of the driver-based DSCS budget and forecasts with the governance bodies (DTRC, DCRC, LDRC) through a strong partnership with CIPM
• Coordinating DSCS deliverables and requirements for Finance stakeholders, including inputs for pipeline and capital governance, integrated R&D reporting, alliance management and business development
• Leveraging financial data to drive analyses of business growth drivers and highlight trends and issues
• Developing management views and dashboards to support effective resource management with a specific focus on internal headcount, external sourcing and pilot plant capacity management
• Developing sub‑divisional presentations for our Research & Development division and DSCS senior management
• Performing monthly close tasks, including reviewing actual results, consolidating variance commentary, analyzing spending trends, and proposing any corrective actions as necessary
• Developing ad hoc analyses, processes, and tools in support of change initiatives and other business needs
• Manage continuous improvement projects within the DSCS Finance scope

• Minimum of 5 years in Operations or Finance
• Strong computer skills, especially working with Power BI, SAP, BPC, Excel and Power Point
• Strong financial acumen
• High learning agility
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Sound and balanced judgment, with the ability to assess and handle risk
• Results and process‑driven orientation
• Passion and intellectual curiosity with respect to research & development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a challenging and complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence, build and maintain client and peer relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills/experience
• Data analytics experience preferred