Strategic FP&A Lead – Pharma Manufacturing

Merck; Ireland; Vor Ort; EUR 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Merck in Ireland seeks a Senior Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis on a 23‑month contract. You will partner with the finance and operations teams to develop and report key financial metrics, drive cost optimization, and support site initiatives.

You will lead internal controls, audits, and grant/subsidy submissions while contributing to capital investment decisions. The role emphasizes strong analytical capability, cross‑functional collaboration, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years in FP&A within pharma or similar environments.
• Strong business partnering and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with SAP and BPC for planning and reporting.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement and monitor internal financial controls and procedures.
• Lead preparation of R&D Tax Credits submissions and Government Grants claims.
• Provide financial business partnering to senior leaders and departments.
• Support capital investments and site productivity initiatives.
• Perform monthly performance reporting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with GES and S&T teams on cross-site finance projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives across the site.

Kenntnisse

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Six Sigma

Lean

Costing

Financial controls

Tools

SAP

BPC

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Jobbeschreibung

Merck in Ireland seeks a Senior Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis on a 23‑month contract. You will partner with the finance and operations teams to develop and report key financial metrics, drive cost optimization, and support site initiatives.

You will lead internal controls, audits, and grant/subsidy submissions while contributing to capital investment decisions. The role emphasizes strong analytical capability, cross‑functional collaboration, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic