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Purpose of the Role
The Controller, Cardiometabolic (CM) International Markets manages all aspects of financial planning and analysis and accounting related to the CM commercial operations across EMEA, APAC and LAC, including analysis to support key growth and profitability programs. Financial planning activities include long-range plans, the annual plan, regular LBE's, capital planning, and headcount planning. Accounting activities include the monthly close, variance analysis, and internal management reporting. Monthly reporting of results versus benchmarks including prior year, Plan and LBEs. Coordinate financial matters with the CMI BU Controller, as well as other members of the division and BU finance teams. Provides primary financial support to the General Manager Cardiometabolic International Markets.
What You’ll Work On
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
- Ongoing tasks of this position include performance management of the business and evaluation of direct reports, leadership of all relevant planning & LBE processes, establishment and maintenance of internal controls over pricing & profitability, compliance with all corporate policies, and effective financial input into key strategic initiatives.
- Reporting to the CMI BU Controller with a responsibility to the General Manager Cardiometabolic International Markets.
- Collaborate with CMI Business Unit Finance, GBS and other local entity controllership teams on monthly and quarterly accounting and FP&A requirements.
- Establishes guidelines and directs the preparation of budgets and forecast updates in accordance with GAAP and BU Requirements.
- Identifies and analyzes business problems and opportunities and evaluates the financial and operational results of the relevant functions.
- Furnishes management with findings and recommendations needed to make significant operational decisions which impact profitability and cash flow.
- Encourages the professional and management development of all CM international commercial FP&A staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance/economics or related; CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Minimum 8-10 years of financial experience with prior experience in international commercial operations/FP&A
- Wide ranging financial experience, including planning, controls and strategic planning and execution of those plans
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment with frequent deadlines; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Ability to balance between the strategic perspective and proper attention to detail when a hands on approach is required
- Previous experience working with large amounts of data/complex processes and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Solid accounting knowledge and strong technical systems skills such as SAP, Hyperion, PowerBI preferred.
- Experience developing financial models that consider multiple variable input factors and analyzing various financial scenarios.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal clients.
- Flexible and well-organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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