At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues
can achieve success while contributing to the improved health of the world.
Pfizer is currently recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Position: Financial Lead SSA
Position Purpose
This position will be responsible for all finance matters
for SSA Cluster and for building and maintaining a solid foundation for the
business. This includes but is not limited to maintaining financial integrity,
driving quality decision making and furthering business strategies by playing
an active role as part of the Leadership Team
Primary
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead the
finance organization – responsible for controls and compliance, business and
strategic finance, accounting, tax and treasury.
• Develop
existing talent, identify, recruit, train and retain as necessary a cadre of
local finance professionals who will be future Pfizer leaders.
• Analytical
thought leader and business decision driver - integral in the crafting and
implementation of business strategy while driving well thought through
decisions.
• Ensure an
effective internal control environment and timely and accurate financial
reporting in accordance with local and US GAAP, Pfizer policies and procedures,
such as MAPP; the company’s code of conduct, and all applicable laws and
regulations.
• Financial
advisor to the cluster leadership - provide financial/ analytical support to
the Business Cluster lead and other business leadership on key commercial
decisions and business strategies.
• Monitor,
track, and report business performance proactively identifying issues,
opportunities and challenges and ensuring that business utilizes its resources
in the most efficient manner.
• Lead and
manage major change initiatives across the company, such as:
- Execution
of business development activities including integration of new businesses
- Migration
to new financial systems and processes
- Leading
Finance further to becoming a premier commercial/decision support function
- Driving
resource optimization including working capital management, driving spend
allocation on financial appropriateness, ensuring optimal supply of inventory
• Ensure
the quality, accuracy and timeliness of the Operating Plan, Forecasts, monthly
results, the Strategic Plan and other submissions and present business results,
financial projections and analyses to senior local and NY management.
• Interact
as necessary with Government agencies/fiscal authorities and industry
organizations and be able to clearly articulate Pfizer’s position on key
matters/issues.
The individual must have strong analytical and interpersonal
skills and be willing to actively partner with other functions to drive
meaningful business results.
Technical Skill
Requirements
Strong analytical background, business oriented, strategic
thinking capabilities and attention to detail, while maintaining a "big
picture" view.
o Solid
understanding of accounting, tax and treasury principles, internal controls,
financial systems, and processes.
o Specific
expertise in Business Finance and budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling,
and planning analysis. Solid Pharmaceutical business acumen good
commercial sense. Effective problem
solving skills. High level systems / IT/ process improvement proficiency.
o Work
effectively in a team environment and in building collaborative relationships
with peers as well as with other
stakeholders.
o Challenge
the status-quo, adept/creative at finding ways to incorporate financial and non-financial
data to analyze business opportunities/decisions.
o Comfortable
working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and the ability to multi-task,
consistently meeting deadlines on multiple projects and activities.
o Strong
preference for solid international exposure and acquaintance with working in a
multi-cultural and diverse environment
Core Competencies
Pfizer Senior Leader Core Competencies
o Action
oriented
o Dealing
with Ambiguity
o Organizational
Agility
o Problem
Solving
o Perseverance
Qualifications
(i.e., preferred education, experience, attributes)
o Minimum 5
years accounting/finance/audit experience, preferably within pharmaceutical
industry
o MBA or
CPA/CA strongly preferred.
Method of Application
Interested persons should click here to apply
