Senior Specialist Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

Position Description -  Senior Specialist US Gross to Net and Policy, Human Health Finance

Overview

The Senior Specialist will work closely with US Commercial teams as a key financial and strategic business partner to support the goals and growth of our company Human Health business. The Senior Specialist is responsible for forecasting, month-end close, budgeting, and financial evaluation activity for the financial base within their scope of responsibility. The Senior SpeFcialist partners closely with cross functional teams, including finance, marketing, Integrated Account Management, market access, customer contract management, government pricing, policy, IT, legal, compliance, audit and corporate teams to evaluate business performance and identify, evaluate, and execute strategic opportunities.

The Senior Specialist will develop a deep understanding of their business area and their strategic contribution to the broader our company enterprise. A successful candidate will have an intrinsic curiosity about the healthcare industry, a dedication to serving customers, a passion for learning, and an eagerness to collaborate in solving complex business challenges. The position requires an enterprise mindset, effective communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate across a broad network of stakeholders.

This position is part of the US Gross to Net and Policy Finance team and is based in Upper Gwynedd, PA.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading FP&A activities (month-end close, Budget, Long Range Operating Plans, and other forecasts) covering gross-to-net for the US Market portfolio, including forecasting, reserve and accrual analysis, performance evaluation, and presentation of financial results, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Partnering with the US Controllers Team and internal and external auditors to determine and validate our company US Revenue financial results.
• Providing business advice, customer segment and gross-to-net guidance and insights to Integrated Account Management, Marketing, Investor Relations, and other Finance teams. 
• Developing and applying expertise regarding Managed Markets impacts on commercial strategies and product performance, incorporating market events (e.g. regulatory changes, competitive dynamics, product life cycle, etc.)
• Support special projects requiring Managed Markets knowledge such as system changes, analyses of market events, and business development activities.
• Identifying and integrating best practices to continue to evolve our company gross-to-net business processes.

 

Position Qualifications:

Required Experience and Skills: 

• BS/BA degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• At least two years of analytical financial accounting or forecasting experience with extensive use of Excel

 

Preferred Experience and Skills:

 

• CPA or MBA.
• Strong compliance focus, financial acumen, analytical skills, and knowledge of finance systems and planning and reporting processes.
• Accounting knowledge/experience.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, think-cell, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Management presentation – developed and delivered presentations to company management. 
• Understanding role of managed care/payer segments in US Pharmaceutical market. 
• Experience with SAP and financial databases (eg, SAP BPC, IBM TM1, Model N).
• Desire to drive efficiencies and implement new ways of working; ability to adopt and apply new technology and techniques.

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Account Management, Adaptability, Budgeting, Cash Management, Conference Presentations, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Visualization, Excel Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Statement Analysis, Forecasting Models, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Life Cycle Planning, Managed Care, Management Controls, Microsoft Excel, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Pharmaceutics {+ 7 more}

Preferred Skills:

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The primary location for this posting is:

USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)

Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.

The salary range for the primary location of this role is:

$106,200.00 - $167,200.00

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/25/2026

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