FP&A Technology Sr Specialist

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybride; USD 106 000 - 167 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work arrangement

Résumé du poste

Merck in Rahway, NJ is seeking an experienced FP&A - SAC-P Senior Specialist to support planning cycles across the forecasting calendar. You will review data governance, build data models, and ensure accurate, synchronized SAP and SAC-P data across platforms.

You will manage SAC planning workstreams, develop connections, and collaborate with HQ and regional teams to improve processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, English fluency, and deep experience with SAC-P and SAP data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics or Computer Applications is required.
• Minimum of 4 years FP&A and SAC planning work streams for large or complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAC-P as a planning tool, including designing, supporting, and implementing data models.
• Proficiency in importing and connecting both SAP and non-SAP data sources.
• Experience with Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling is a strong advantage.

Responsabilités

• Manage SAC planning workstreams, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and business priorities.
• Design, support, and implement SAC data models for planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain import and live connections across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Leverage SAC to support Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling with insights.
• Build, enhance, and optimize SAC models, stories, data actions, and allocation logic.
• Apply SAC Analytics technologies including Datasphere, SAP BW, HANA, and ECC.
• Support FP&A planning processes across monthly and quarterly cycles.
• Understand SAP data structures and end-to-end data flows for SAC predictive capabilities.
• Develop and maintain reporting for balance sheets, P&L, trial balances, and tax reports.
• Collaborate with HQ and Regional COE teams to share lessons learned.

Connaissances

FP&A

Data analysis

Problem solving

Excel

Data governance

Forecasting

Communication

SAC-P

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Mathematics

Computer Applications

Outils

SAC-P

SAP Hana Studio

Planning Tools

Description du poste

Position Overview

Within the Global Business Solutions (GBS) organization, the incumbent is responsible for supporting SAC-P Center of Excellence (COE) operations throughout the FP&A forecasting cycle. The role ensures that planning activities are executed effectively, business transactions are optimized, and system data remains accurate, timely, and fully synchronized across platforms. The incumbent will review and analyze system outputs and data governance reports, resolve issues and discrepancies, and support data stewardship activities, including data qualification, analysis, creation, modification, and change control for SAP Analytics Cloud Planning (SAC-P). The SAC-P COE Senior Specialist also supports operational activities and ticket management to ensure timely execution of FP&A calendar deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee SAC planning workstreams, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, and business priorities.
• Design, support, and implement SAC data models that enable effective planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain import and live connections across SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Leverage SAC to support Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling, providing insights and recommendations based on planning outputs.
• Build, enhance, and optimize SAC models, stories, data actions, and allocation logic.
• Apply expertise in SAC Analytics technologies, including Datasphere, SAP BW, HANA, master data management, and ECC.
• Support and maintain FP&A planning processes across monthly and quarterly planning cycles.
• Understand and manage SAP data structures, end-to-end data flows, and SAC predictive capabilities, including augmented analytics and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain reporting capabilities for consolidated and pre-consolidated balance sheets, P&L statements, trial balances, and tax reports.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate regularly with HQ and Regional COE teams to address challenges, share lessons learned, and promote best practices.
• Oversee daily HANA Studio operations for FP&A systems, ensuring platform availability, performance optimization, and completion of scheduled maintenance activities, including patching, backups, and health checks.
• Manage security and access controls, including role and user provisioning, audit support, and coordination with IT security teams to enforce data protection, compliance, and segregation of duties.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data, connectivity, and system issues, including job failures, schema and data inconsistencies, and authorization errors, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and escalation teams to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain operational runbooks, monitoring alerts, system task schedules, and change management documentation; identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement to streamline support processes.

Education, Experience And Leadership Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Mathematics or Computer Application.
• Minimum of 4 years of FP&A and SAC planning work streams for large or complex systems.
• Hands‑on experience with SAC-P as a planning tool, including designing, supporting, and implementing data models.
• Proficiency in importing and connecting both SAP and non‑SAP data sources.
• Experience with Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated technical experience with SAC Analytics technologies, including Datasphere, SAP BW, HANA, Master Data management and ECC.
• Strong understanding of SAP data structures, end-to-end data flows, SAC predictive capabilities, and augmented analytics.
• Ability to work flexibly and analytically in a problem‑solving environment.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A processes and strong process orientation
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management.
• Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty.
• Fluency in English required.

Technical Skills Requirements

• SAC-P Experience (Preferred, but not required)
• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Planning Tools / Analytical Tools experience required.
• SAP Hana Studio

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the additional location (US) of this role is: $106.200 - $167.200

This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Required Skills

Accounting, Accounting, Adaptability, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Alignment, Business Informatics, Business Process Improvements, Communications Support, Conceptual Thinking, Data Feeds, Finance, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Knowledge Sharing, Lateral Thinking, Managing Ambiguity, Planning, Preparation of Financial Reports, Proactive Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Improvements {+ 6 more}

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

no

Job Posting End Date

10/31/2026

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