FP&A Specialist

MSD; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking an FP&A Specialist to join the Regional FP&A team in NCE (Northern and Central Europe) and work closely with markets to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis. The role reports to the NCE FP&A Lead and emphasizes continuous improvement and data integrity.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, validating inputs, producing standard and ad-hoc reports, and performing profitability analyses to guide business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency with financial modeling and forecasting techniques.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work remotely from a centralized location.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance teams & Regional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount).
• Provide support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
• Prepare reports (standard and ad-hoc) from forecasting and actual reporting systems for local and regional stakeholders.
• Conduct profitability, cost, and trend analyses to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
• Provide guidance to Business partners and stakeholders with financial insights.
• Maintain consistent, efficient processes aligned with other markets and leverage best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and accounting standards to ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting techniques

Excel advanced functions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

LPT

BPC

SAP

PowerBI

Planning Dashboards

Job description

Задачи: The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist sits within the Regional FP&A team in NCE (Northern and Central Europe). It works closely with markets to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The position reports to the NCE FP&A Lead. These roles have a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the local finance teams and regional teams.

Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with Finance teams & Regional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount)
• Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.

Financial Analysis and Reporting.

• Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
• Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:

• Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision‑making.
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.

Требования:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
• Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team.
• Ability to work remotely from a centralized location.

Compensation Information: Audits Compliance, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Controls, Preparation of Financial Reports, Stakeholder Management

Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): na Job Posting End Date: 11/30/2026