Finance Lead, R&D Finance – Financial Planning & Analysis

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The Medical Affairs + Health Impact Finance team supports the MHI SVP and leadership team in strategic planning and execution of both current and long-term goals for the Therapeutic Area Business Units, Value & Evidence, International, Medical Engagement and Strategy & Innovation organizations. This position is responsible for financial planning and analysis related to Plan, Update, LBE and LRP as well as month end close.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all planning cycles (Plan/Update, LRP and LBE) including meaningful commentary and analysis.
• Responsible for executive summaries and presentations to senior management/ VPs.
• Responsible for financial close activities, including accruals and reclasses.
• Responsible for ensuring monthly financial results are delivered accurately and timely and executive summaries with commentary are prepared and delivered to the senior management/VPs.
• As primary MHI Finance contact for MHI OUS, partner with Commercial Finance on Plan, LRP and International VP reporting and ad hoc requests.

Accountability / Scope:

Support MHI by providing financial guidance and execution of consolidated Plans/Updates/LBEs.  A demonstrated strength in all core and functional competencies, with emphasis in initiative, problem solving, and adaptability is needed in this role. This individual will be an integral member of the functional team, working closely with both Finance and operations Directors and Vice Presidents.  Therefore, strong interpersonal communication, analytical, leadership, and judgment skills are essential.   

Problem Solving:

Ability to present financial or sensitive topics to senior level operational personnel.  Obtain understanding of the business to translate plans and requested actions into their financial impact which can be understood by senior management.

Ability to ensure that expense forecasts make sense and willingness to work constructively with operations personnel to provide financial guidance and ensure compliance to policy.

• Education / Experience Required:
• BA in Accounting or Finance, CPA/MBA a plus
• 6+ years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience preferred
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently, identify and implement process improvements, establish and adjust priorities to achieve objectives and operate with speed and agility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to confidently support multiple VPs within function and to influence others that do not report directly

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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