Senior Associate - Next Gen Forecasting

Finance transformation

Roles & Responsibilities

• Forecasting Implementation:

  Support the implementation of real-time and continuous forecasting capabilities. You will establish baseline analyses and define current and future states using both traditional and emerging digital technologies.

• Automation & Innovation:

  Identify areas that would benefit most from automation,

  AI

  , and

  ML

  . You will also partner with local and global teams on use cases for these technologies and

  Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

  .

• Process & Governance:

  Identify additional process and governance changes required to move from batch to continuous forecasting.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Partner closely with business, accounting,

  FP&A

  , and technology teams to define and implement proposed changes. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and Centers of Excellence globally to drive operational efficiency.

• Subject Matter Expert:

  Serve as the local financial systems and data subject matter expert, supporting local teams with questions and assisting in the local adoption of

  Anaplan

  for operating expense planning.

Technical Skills

• A consistent track record of launching new finance capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with finance reporting and planning system technologies.
• Experience with

  ERP systems

  and technical support of financial platforms.
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Experience with

  Oracle Hyperion/EPM, S4/SAP, Anaplan, Tableau/PowerBI, DataBricks, Alteryx

  , and data lakes is a plus.
• Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, or a Diploma with a substantial background in Finance.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry is preferred.
• Prior multinational capability center experience is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Project Management:

  Excellent project management abilities and strong organizational and time management skills.

• Communication & Collaboration:

  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with diverse teams and influence change.

• Problem-Solving:

  Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Proactiveness:

  A resourceful individual who can connect the dots across a matrixed organization, with a high level of integrity and ethical standards.

• Adaptability:

  The ability to navigate a dynamic and fast-paced environment.