Portfolio Finance Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Merck; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Portfolio Finance Coordinator for maternity cover, responsible for project financial alignment and reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, an advanced degree in Finance or Economics, and experience in project management. Opportunities for professional growth and participation in global projects are available, along with a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working model

5 weeks annual leave

Pension and health insurance contributions

Discount programs

Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project financial management.
• MSc or BSc in Finance/Economics preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track complex programs and ensure financial alignment with business needs.
• Coordinate project financials, reporting, and analysis.
• Manage risks and support cross-functional team collaboration.

Skills

Project Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Abilities

Effective Communication

Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

MSc Degree in Finance/Economics

BSc Degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

SAP

Service Now

Power BI

Jira

Ariba

Apptio

Job description

Portfolio Finance Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

As a Portfolio Finance Coordinator, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements from financial perspective. Essential skills include a financial and project coordination background, proficiency in financial / project reporting (SAP, Ariba, Service Now, Power BI, Apptio, Jira), and excellent organizational abilities.

What will you do in this role:

Tracking of highly complex programs consisting of multiple related projects from finance point of view in Service Now, SAP, Apptio and Ariba. Work closely with our stakeholders to ensure project financial alignment with business needs.

Define, document, and execute tasks. Work in a team, actively participate in all phases of the project. Identify, assess, and manage risks effectively.

Maintain documentation of capital purchases, understanding financial policies.

Coordinate project financials, financial reporting, and analysis. Ensure that projects are delivered within budget and provide value to the organization.

Understand the technical aspects of the project to make informed decisions, provide financial guidance, and communicate effectively with the development team. This includes understanding the technology stack and its impact on our company.

What should you have:

MSc Degree or BSc Degree or equivalent with relevant experience in Finance/Economics is an advantage

5+ years of experience in Project Financial Management

Finance knowledge on transactions, funds transfers, CAPEX, OPEX, asset settlements

Analytical skills, accuracy and dedication

Ability to work, support, coordinate and collaborate across the global and diverse teams and vendors

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Our technology teams operate as business partners, proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation.

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!
Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Description

As a Portfolio Finance Coordinator, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements from financial perspective. Essential skills include a financial and project coordination background, proficiency in financial / project reporting (SAP, Ariba, Service Now, Power BI, Apptio, Jira), and excellent organizational abilities.

What will you do in this role:

• Tracking of highly complex programs consisting of multiple related projects from finance point of view in Service Now, SAP, Apptio and Ariba. Work closely with our stakeholders to ensure project financial alignment with business needs.

• Define, document, and execute tasks. Work in a team, actively participate in all phases of the project. Identify, assess, and manage risks effectively.

• Maintain documentation of capital purchases, understanding financial policies.

• Coordinate project financials, financial reporting, and analysis. Ensure that projects are delivered within budget and provide value to the organization.

• Understand the technical aspects of the project to make informed decisions, provide financial guidance, and communicate effectively with the development team. This includes understanding the technology stack and its impact on our company.

What should you have:

• MSc Degree or BSc Degree or equivalent with relevant experience in Finance/Economics is an advantage

• 5+ years of experience in Project Financial Management

• Finance knowledge on transactions, funds transfers, CAPEX, OPEX, asset settlements

• Analytical skills, accuracy and dedication

• Ability to work, support, coordinate and collaborate across the global and diverse teams and vendors

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Our technology teams operate as business partners, proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation.

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral program
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programs
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Ready to take up the challenge? Apply now!
Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Budget Management, Business Financial Planning, Cross-Team Collaboration, Finance, Financial Advising, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Funds Flow, Management Process, Measurement Analysis, Portfolio, Programme, and Project Support, Portfolio Risk Management, Program Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Risk Management, SAP Business Analytics, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Task Coordination, Waterfall Model

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/14/2025

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About the company

Merck & Co., Inc.,

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