Requisition ID: FIN002345 The FP and A Analyst is responsible for contributing to financial planning and reporting activities delivered from the BSC : Americas to the GSF region / division.
The BSC Analyst will be responsible for the following FP and A activities:
Actively support the migration of the selected Global Support Function support activities into the BSC FP and A team in Costa Rica.
In coordination with the local and onshore team, assist in the elaboration of Statutory and Management reporting
Prepare standard reporting packages each period for the business and finance management consumption
Support market, region, division finance and business by providing analysis and reporting services
Develop, enhance, and maintain relationships with finance and business customers
Provide support to Finance leaders
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist in the elaboration of Statutory and Management Reporting
Validating/reviewing JV requests (existing/new),
Support the achievement of finance and business objectives by providing high quality FP and A support as defined in BSC scope of services to assigned divisional, regional and local finance clients
Work collaboratively with business and finance partners to provide planning and reporting services for assigned markets / divisions
Participate in certain budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with respective finance clients in markets and regions
Prepare ad:hoc reports and analysis using company financial reporting tools and enterprise systems
Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes through continuous improvement efforts
Contribute to ongoing MSD's efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
Be accountable for accuracy and achieve required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLAs
Maintain consistent and efficient processes to maintain and produce standardized FP and A services while ensuring compliance will all quality and control requirements
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity
Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP and A team
Qualifications
Required:
2 years of experience in Finance
Good understanding of main accounting principles (i.e.: Accrual accounting / Capitalizable charges vs Expenses)
1 year of FP and A experience
Experience with Large ERP's and query tools
FP and A planning and reporting skills
Business Level fluency 90 (oral and written) in Spanish and English languages
PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Databases)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret corporate financial statements
Works effectively in a fast:paced, dynamic environment, under pressure and with a high degree of professionalism
Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
Professional experience at an organization with operations across multiple countries
Business Level fluency 90 (oral and written) in Portuguese languages
Experience with internal controls and process standardization preferred
FP and A support for Sales and Marketing organizations
Pharmaceutical industry experience is an advantage
Job: Fin Anlys, Audit and Tax Generic
Other Locations:
Employee Status: Regular
Travel:
Number of Openings: 1
Shift (if applicable):
Hazardous Materials:
Company Trade Name: MSD
