Finance Business Partner (AD level) Animal Health Ireland Hybrid
Job Summary
Job Description
AsFinance Business Partner Associate Director for Ireland Animal Health Business you will partner with the Ireland Managing Director and leadership team shaping financial strategy guiding key decisions and helping drive sustainable business performance.
Ireland is now operating as a standalone market giving this role strong visibility ownership and the chance to help define the local finance agenda while representing Ireland at regional leadership forums.
What youll do
Partner closely with senior leaders to influence strategy and decisionmaking
Own financial planning forecasting and performance management for Ireland
Translate financial insight into clear commercial actions
Lead handson financial analysis and support business development initiatives
Manage financial controls governance and audit engagement
Represent Ireland within regional finance and leadership forums
Lead the local finance function including coaching and developing talent
What were looking for
Strong experience infinancial planning analysis or controlling
Proven ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders
Comfortable working in ahandson fastmoving environment
Able to balance detail with bigpicture thinking
Curious adaptable and commercially minded
Nice to have but not essential:
Pharmaceutical experienceor regulatory industry experience
Required Skills:
Adaptability Business Decisions Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Business Partnering Financial Controlling Influential Communications Planning Budgeting And Forecasting (PBF) Strategic PlanningPreferred Skills:
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For over 130 years we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines vaccines and technologies. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way. Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health no one is like we do.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people together.
Pleasedonthesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needsplease apply today.
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Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicine ... View more