Business Functions Controlling Expert

Merck Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group seeks an experienced finance professional to drive internal and external reporting for healthcare royalties, litigation-related costs, and amortization of intangibles. You will support month-end close, forecast development, and strategic-project updates, collaborating with FP&A, Legal, and other functions.

The role requires 5+ years in finance operations, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with TM1/SAC tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in finance operations, FP&A, controlling, management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, cash flow management, or related areas.
• Experience in a shared-service environment or a local finance organization, preferably within biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Experience evaluating or implementing financial systems and technologies to improve reporting and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, visualization, reporting preparation, and data checks.
• Knowledge of TM1, MGF Tool, MC4F, Analysis for Office (AFO), or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Familiarity with data-management tools and methodologies for handling large datasets, data mapping, and data accuracy.
• Process migration or transformation experience is an advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high expectations for performance.
• Collaborative, assertive, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent English language skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Amenable to working a mid-shift schedule from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and management reporting for Healthcare finance activities for royalties, litigation lawyer fees, and amortization intangibles, as well as forecast, forecast landing, and strategic-development updates.
• Support month-end closing and accounting activities, including royalty and litigation lawyer-fee processes for relevant legal entities.
• Prepare, calculate, review, and submit royalty reports and related payment requests to external parties, including royalty expense calculations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate forecasting and strategic-development calculations with FP&A, Franchise, Alliance Management, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide external reporting support, including information for royalty payment requests, external-audit inquiries, and related financial clarifications.
• Act as a consultant on royalty provisions and contracts, ensuring that external partners receive appropriate information and that unreasonable requests are challenged.

Skills

Excel

FP&A

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

CPA/CIMA/CMA certification

Tools

TM1

MGF Tool

MC4F

Analysis for Office (AFO)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Job Description:

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

• Provide internal and management reporting for Healthcare finance activities for royalties, litigation lawyer fees, and amortization intangibles, as well as forecast, forecast landing, and strategic-development updates.
• Support month-end closing and accounting activities, including royalty and litigation lawyer-fee processes for relevant legal entities.
• Prepare, calculate, review, and submit royalty reports and related payment requests to external parties, including royalty expense calculations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate forecasting and strategic-development calculations with FP&A, Franchise, Alliance Management, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide external reporting support, including information for royalty payment requests, external-audit inquiries, and related financial clarifications.
• Act as a consultant on royalty provisions and contracts, ensuring that external partners receive appropriate information and that unreasonable requests are challenged.

Who You Are

• Graduate of Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; professional certifications such as CPA, CIMA, or CMA are an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance operations, FP&A, controlling, management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, cash flow management, or related areas.
• Experience in a shared-service environment or a local finance organization, preferably within the biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing industry.
• Experience evaluating or implementing financial systems and technologies to improve the efficiency and accuracy of reporting and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, visualization, reporting preparation, and data checks.
• Knowledge of financial systems and reporting platforms such as TM1, MGF Tool, MC4F, Analysis for Office (AFO), or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Familiarity with data-management tools and methodologies for handling large datasets, conducting data mapping, and maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
• Process migration or transformation experience is an advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and high expectations for performance.
• Collaborative, assertive, proactive, and solution-oriented, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
• Fluent English language skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Amenable to working a mid-shift schedule from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!