FP&A Specialist

Job Description The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist sits within the Regional FP&A team in NCE (Northern and Central Europe). It works closely with markets to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The position reports to the NCE FP&A Lead. These roles have a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the local finance teams and regional teams. **Primary Responsibilities:** - Financial Planning and Forecasting: Collaborate with Finance teams & Regional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts. - Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount) - Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles. - Financial Analysis and Reporting. - Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders. - Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement. - Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes. - Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders. - Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement: Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices. - Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity. **Other Responsibilities:** - Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making. - Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field - Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations - Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience - Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions. - Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards) - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations. - Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders. - Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills - Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. - Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team. - Ability to work remotely from a centralized location. **Additional location(s) Compensation Information:** **Required Skills:** Audits Compliance, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Controls, Preparation of Financial Reports, Stakeholder Management **Preferred Skills:** Current Employees apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld) Current Contingent Workers apply [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld) **Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully** Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** No Travel Required **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Remote **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** na **Job Posting End Date:** 11/30/2026 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.**