Finance - Finance Analyst

Expected Areas of Competence

1. Possess strong finance analytical and modeling skills to analyze complex financial data, interpret information, identify relevant variances, understand implications and propose solutions based on sound business judgment. Makes recommendations based on data and situational analysis.
2. Recognizes market forces and trends, internal campaigns to provide accurate analysis and forecast, identifies issues and assesses alternatives to minimize business risk while performing analysis on an independent basis.
3. Performs consistent analysis of business risks and opportunities on a monthly basis to provide information to management on a timely basis.
4. Communicates directly with Key Accounts/Contract department and external customers to obtain accurate sales forecast for finance reporting requirements and to ensure pricing, product information and in-market contracts are updated and maintained.
5. Challenges current procedures and offers creative recommendations to improve efficiency.
6. Maintains proficiency in utilizing relevant financial software packages, databases (BI, TM1, Excel) and system (SAP) to extract accurate information for data analysis.

Experience Desired

1. Possesses strong industry experience working as a Business Analyst in a multinational corporation.
2. Experience working in a dynamic, team-based and cross-functional environment.
3. Experience applying innovative and creative solutions to strengthen internal controls, increase data accuracy and overall improve efficiency and effectiveness of an organization.
4. Excellent and effective communication and presentation skills.
5. Possesses strong financial analysis and modeling skills to evaluate business development opportunities.
6. Strong working knowledge of company compliance policies, company policies and procedures, and financial processes.
7. Working knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry.
8. Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

A four-year degree in Accounting is preferable; a Finance major is acceptable as well. An MBA would be a plus but not required.