Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Corporate Services & Infrastructure Finance)

$94,500 - $119,000/Yr

PTC Therapeutics - Warren, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Warren, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for Corporate Services & Infrastructure Finance plays a crucial role in assisting with financial budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned departments. This position involves collaboration with various internal departments and external resources to address finance-related issues, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will also support the preparation of financial reports and variance analyses, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and forecast.
• Provides support to business owners on annual budget and long-range forecast processes.
• Prepares periodic budget forecast updates.
• Prepares business units' financial statement forecasts.
• Prepares, analyzes, and distributes Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) reports.
• Develops monthly KPI/dashboards focusing on key indicators to track COGS including variances.
• Analyzes and optimizes the cost of goods sold (COGS) modeling; recommends strategies to enhance cost optimization.
• Maintains close communication with financial leaders at the business unit and functional level.
• Develops and builds expense tracking models.
• Maintains standard reporting tools to help identify key risks and opportunities.
• Participates in finance system optimization to streamline data gathering processes for reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports financial and business controls and standards including SOX requirements.
• Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience, ideally within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Experience performing modeling, forecasting, and budgeting-related activities.
• Solid accounting and financial reporting experience in an operational environment.
• Ability to approach assignments with intellectual curiosity and analytical mindset.
• Proven ability to be effective as a business partner to operations management.
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and EPM products.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Ariba products.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance