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Job Description

Job Description:

Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Senior Specialist, Animal Health - US Commercial Livestock FP&A Support

The position will provide Financial Planning and Analysis services to the US Commercial Livestock Team. The position will report to the Finance Director, US Commercial Livestock, and be located in Lenexa, KS or Rahway, NJ.

Job Scope and Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends and key insights to better inform and influence the decision making
• Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate results effectively
• Proactively recommend improvements and enhancements to data collection methods and financial processes
• Optimize processes by reducing repetitive tasks through automation or other data analytics solutions
• Provide client groups with foundational FP&A activities including: annual budget development; periodic forecast development; and analysis of actual results
• Monitor, analyze, and report US Livestock and Business Support operational expenses
• Limited controllership activities including support of month-end close processes and controls
• Perform various financial analyses as required by the US Commercial Livestock team
• Support ad-hoc projects
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensure that a strong internal control environment exists

Position Qualifications

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, or a related field with a strong focus on innovative practices.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in analytical, accounting or finance role
• Ability to interact in cross-functional teams and with Sr. Management
• Strong skills, aptitude, and experience with financial reporting software tools
  
  • Advanced Excel skills
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in the details, while appreciating the overall strategic picture
• Results-driven and process-oriented
• Ability to work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and complete tasks promptly and accurately
• Actively seeks opportunities for improving processes and increasing efficiency

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:
$104,200.00 - $163,900.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here .

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
03/5/2025
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