Senior Finance Business Partner

NCBiotech; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) savings plan

Employee assistance programs

Paid vacation time and sick time

Job summary

Merck & Co. is seeking a Senior Financial Business Partner in North Carolina to provide strategic financial support to the business. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in commercial finance.

The ideal candidate will monitor financial performance, provide input for leadership reports, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in commercial finance or business finance partnering.
• Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage financial data related to profit margin.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance against targets and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and sign off customer contracts and inter-company agreements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Financial Business Partner provides strategic financial support to the business. This position requires an integration of financial expertise, business acumen and the ability to influence and drive strategic initiatives. This role acts as a key advisor to the Program Management leadership, supporting all financial elements related to revenue recognition accounting, contract review and approval, and sales to program margin forecasting. It is also responsible for ensuring financial goals are met and business strategies are effectively implemented. The role involves engaging with business partners to understand business processes, performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and foster well‑informed decisions.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Analyzes and manages the financial data related to profit margin, monitoring and optimizing profitability.
• Collaborates with Program Managers to develop and evaluate Client Project profitability and profitability modeling.
• Supports budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and identifying areas for efficiency and cost savings.
• Develops strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders to drive optimal value.
• Monitors financial performance against targets, identifies risks and opportunities, and recommends corrective actions.
• Prepares finance reconciliations of client projects versus internal accounting systems.
• Reviews revenue recognition, profitability and cash flow implications.
• Provides input for monthly site leadership reports, CFO report and bi‑annual budget reports.
• Optimizes contract and pricing strategies, ensures accuracy of models aligned while maintaining a consistent global approach.
• Reviews and signs off customer contracts, change orders, inter‑company agreements, and Master Services Agreements, ensuring they follow the correct approval process.
• Works closely with and proactively builds and maintains effective relationships with the Program Management team, providing finance support and insight as required.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant internal and external guidelines such as financial reporting guidelines, tax, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to support business goals and financial transparency.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and supports implementation of these processes.
• Adheres to safety requirements and company training schedules in a timely manner.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent customer service, presentation, team interaction and communication skills (written and verbal) across functional and inter‑company boundaries.
• Ability to be proactive, multitask, and prioritize work assignments with limited supervision.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent at analyzing and interpreting data.
• Demonstrated ability to react and respond professionally to changing priorities and timelines.
• Brings a strong sense of urgency to meet business financial needs, maintaining a positive hands‑on approach to the position.
• Team‑oriented person with excellent problem‑solving and judgment skills and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field with 8 years of experience in commercial finance, business finance partnering, FP&A, or a related role.
• Experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 pounds.

Benefits:

Our programs are designed to focus on maintaining and enhancing all pillars of health with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, and an option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions. In addition, we offer an industry‑leading 401(k) savings plan, insurance coverage, employee assistance programs and various wellness incentives. We support work‑life balance with paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays. Explore a supportive environment that enriches both your personal and professional growth!

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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