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Financial Lead SSA Vacancy At Pfizer

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

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