Strategic Controlling & FP&A Lead (Mid-Shift)

Merck Group; Taguig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group, based in the Philippines, seeks a Business Functions Controlling Expert to consolidate internal and external finance reporting, focusing on royalties, litigation fees, and amortization. You will support month-end closing, forecast updates, and strategic development with cross-functional teams, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting/Business degree and at least 5 years in finance operations or FP&A, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Graduate of Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA/CIMA/CMA advantage.
• At least 5 years in finance operations, FP&A, controlling, or reporting.
• Experience in a shared-service or local finance organization, preferably biotech/pharma/manufacturing.
• Experience evaluating or implementing financial systems to improve reporting and analysis.
• Strong Excel skills for data manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of TM1, MGF Tool, MC4F, AFO, or SAC.
• Data-management experience with large datasets and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work a mid-shift 3:00 PM–12:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal and management reporting for Healthcare finance activities (royalties, litigation fees, amortization).
• Support month-end closing and accounting activities related to royalties and legal fees.
• Prepare, calculate, review, and submit royalty reports and payment requests to external entities.
• Coordinate forecasting and strategic-development calculations with FP&A and other stakeholders.
• Provide external reporting support, including audit inquiries and clarifications.
• Advise on royalty provisions and contracts, challenging unreasonable requests.

Skills

Excel

English communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business degree

CPA/CIMA/CMA advantage

Tools

TM1

MGF Tool

MC4F

Analysis for Office (AFO)

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Job description

Merck Group, based in the Philippines, seeks a Business Functions Controlling Expert to consolidate internal and external finance reporting, focusing on royalties, litigation fees, and amortization. You will support month-end closing, forecast updates, and strategic development with cross-functional teams, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires a Finance/Accounting/Business degree and at least 5 years in finance operations or FP&A, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of