Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Finance professional to support FP&A initiatives in Singapore. The role involves conducting financial analyses, supporting oncology forecasting, and driving automation projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of FP&A experience and strong skills in accounting and financial reporting tools like Power BI. Join this dynamic team to make an impact on medical innovation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statements.
• More than 5 years of relevant experience, with FP&A experience mandatory.
• Experience in using reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A lead in conducting forecast review consolidation.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of forecasting processes and assumptions for Oncology.
• Prepare deep dive analysis for franchise and markets.

Skills

Accounting

Adaptability

Data Visualization

Strong quantitative/analytical skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal/communication skills

Innovative mindset

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Power BI

BPC

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

What will you do in this role:

Primary responsibilities of this role are: (priorities may shift or differ from the list depending on team's priorities)

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A lead in conducting forecast review consolidation
• Work as dedicated business partner to Oncology CMO, conduct quarterly reviews of forecasting processes and assumptions, focusing on KPIs critical to the oncology business
• Prepare deep dive analysis for focused franchise and markets to support management decision making, including but not limited to Vaccines and Oncology businesses
• Run various comparison and analysis for AP region and markets
• Lead or co-lead the process of monthly performance report for AP region
• Support the preparation of quarterly PWC review preparation with global CFO and controllers
• Work closely with market finance team or regional franchise leads / regional marketing on key market assumptions, proactively identify risk and opportunity profiles and communicate the updates timely
• Drive simplification and automation initiatives within the FP&A pillar, partnering with FP&A leads to standardize and streamline reporting across the AP region and markets, including continuous enhancements to the APAC dashboard
• Lead financial evaluations for business development initiatives, assessing the financial viability and impact of new projects and partnerships
• Spearhead the implementation and enhancement of automated performance tracking tools—such as monthly P&L reporting, franchise reporting, and in-market performance dashboards—using Power BI or other automation platforms
• Respond to ad-hoc financial evaluation requests and lead process improvement initiatives to optimize FP&A operations

What should you have

• Degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA or equivalent preferred; Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statements
• Preferably more than 5 years of relevant experience, with FP&A experience mandatory
• Experience in using reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques and best practices is preferred
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills and experience with BPC and SAP highly desired
• Strong project management skills and experience of managing automation or simplification projects is preferred
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Innovative mindset and strong desire to challenge status quo
• Strong leadership and ability to drive changes and process improvements
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultures

Who we are

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world\'s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills: Accounting, Adaptability, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Business Development, Business Financial Planning, Cash Management, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Cross-Cultural Awareness, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Evaluations, Financial Modeling, Forecasting Models, Headcount Planning, Investments Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Oncology, Performance Dashboards, Performance Tracking, Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF), Preparation of Financial Reports, SAP Project System (PS)

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Job Posting End Date: 09/30/2025

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Requisition ID: R365540