Senior Finance Manager, FP&A/Systems

This position reports directly to the FP&A Lead and provides critical support to the R&D Finance organization. The colleague's main responsibilities are two-fold: 1) as the business owner of R&D Finance systems (including R&D Mosaic, Compensation Mosaic, SAP BI and the R&D DaViD dashboards), act as the interface between Digital and R&D Finance, and partner with the Digital team to drive continuous improvement of the financial systems and tools; and 2) support consolidation and analytics of financial information (actuals, budget, and forecast data) across the two R&D divisions – Pfizer Research and Development (PRD) and Oncology Research and Development (ORD).

The role supports the broader R&D finance organization across two key areas:

R&D Finance Systems, with activities including:

• Serve as the lead subject matter expert (SME) for R&D Mosaic, Compensation Mosaic, SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and R&D DaViD reporting dashboards. Serve as thought partner and ensure the Digital team can translate our business needs to technical system requirements. Coordinate the Enhancement Request (ER) change control process in partnership with Digital
• Ensure current systems continue to operate effectively in our financial consolidation and reporting processes across R&D Finance. Ensure that financial information is properly not only loaded, in a timely manner, into the appropriate systems for actuals, forecasts and budget cycles, but also that a high level of data integrity exists within our reporting environment
• Coordinate and validate system maintenance activities
• Proactively identify and lead continuous improvements efforts of the finance processes and tools for the R&D Finance organization; through system enhancements and process improvements, enable more efficient forecasting, budgeting, and reporting
• In partnership with the Portfolio Finance team, work cooperatively with Digital and DSCoE teams to deliver best-in-class reporting management tools and dashboarding
• Lead financial integration activities as needed to drive consistent reporting
• Assist colleagues with inquiries regarding R&D Mosaic, Compensation Mosaic, SAP BI, and R&D DaViD. Support and provide training as required
• Oversee the security for R&D Mosaic, Compensation Model and SAP BI applications as well as leads periodic audit reviews
• Manage three direct reports who are responsible for various aspects of R&D Finance systems, including Activity Tracker and maintenance of our financial reporting hierarchies and metadata
• General FP&A Support, in partnership with existing FP&A team members, which may include:
• Assist with development of multi-year budget and forecast processes, calendars/timelines and submissions across portfolio and operating lines for both PRD and ORD
• Coordinate cross-divisional budget transfers as part of annual Operating Plan process
• Prepare ad-hoc analytics across PRD and ORD
• Provide month-end reporting to senior leadership, in partnership with R&D Finance Leads; contribute to quarterly internal and external reporting activities
• Oversee financial dashboard data and associated commentary, ensuring dashboard is published accurately and on-time each month
• Support annual processes including, but not limited to lease accounting compliance, cost allocation models, and R&D benchmark surveys
• In partnership with Portfolio Finance team, identify and implement process and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with all fiduciary responsibilities and finance policies
  
  

Key and frequent interactions include:

• SVP R&D Finance, FP&A Lead, and rest of the R&D Finance Leadership Team
• Other FP&A team members
• Other R&D Finance colleagues (primarily Finance Managers and Associates)
• Digital
• Decision Support Center of Excellence (DSCoE)
• Controllers
• OP&A
  
  

Key qualities for success:

• Strategic mindset, with the ability to lead process simplification, drive continuous improvement efforts and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to think critically; problem solve and resolve issues across multiple disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple competing high-priority deliverables; strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and amid ambiguity
• Self-starter who brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to responsibilities and projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop effective presentation material, communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and influence others
  
  

Required Basic Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant finance and systems-related experience; 6 years with an advanced degree
• Bachelor's degree; MBA strongly preferred
• Advanced MS Excel skills required. Experience with VBA, Alteryx, and/or data automation/visualization techniques a plus
• Knowledge of accounting and prior experience in monthly financial close activities
• Excellent financial and analytical skills; experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis for a global organization
• Experience with Oracle/Hyperion Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) applications, as well as Business Objects Web Intelligence reports
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Pfizer R&D and Finance organizations, as well as systems infrastructure
  
  

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to apply: August 22, 2024
• Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
• This is NOT a remote role
  
  

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $131,200.00 to $218,600.00.* In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

• The annual base salary for this position in Tampa, FL ranges from $118,100.00 to $196,800.00.
  
  

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

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