Job DescriptionThe Finance Planning & Analysis Lead is responsible for overseeing the financial planning and analysis function to support business growth initiatives in Colombia & Ecuador. This role will act as a strategic business partner, providing financial insights and analysis that drive decision-making and support the company's operational and strategic objectives. This Lead will collaborate closely with the leadership team and lead a high-performing finance team focused on delivering value and fostering talent development. Responsibilities:Actively partner with business leaders to develop business strategy, identify business opportunities, and prioritize investment and resources to deliver profitable growth and continued improvement of business/ financial performance.Works closely with Managing Director and Leadership Team on short- and long-term direction of the local organization by providing decision support and taking an active part in the daily management of the subsidiary.Leads a high performing Finance Planning & Analysis team that provides business and financial support to our Human Health business in Colombia & EcuadorDrive stakeholder alignment across functions and divisions (local HH cross-functional teams)Manages and coordinates all market planning and reporting activities and cooperates with the regional team as needed to complete tasks.Manages and submits quarterly forecasts and associated supporting documents and ensures guidance and timelines are followed.Holds financial presentations to local and regional leadership to inform on the financial state of the businessManages execution against financial targets and communicates in a timely manner in caseof necessary corrective actionsFinancial Evaluation of Business Cases and ad hoc financial analysis based on businessneedsBuild a culture throughout the organization which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, collaboration and teamwork, personal accountability and continuous improvementSupport Career Team Development by attracting, guiding and building existing talent, creating and identifying internal pipeline.Requirements and Qualifications:Bachelor degree or above in Accounting or Finance, MBA is desirable6- 7+ years of professional experience, with track record in Finance Planning & Analysis, people management, P&L; and budget management experienceAdvanced Excel/Power Point; SAP and PowerBI knowledgeFluency in both Spanish and English(Advanced Level)Additional knowledge:Ability to analyze information to understand interdependencies, trends, issues and opportunities; able to synthesize complex information and translate into valuable insights for leadership teams.Ability to handle high levels of pressure, approach challenges with a positive attitude, lead transformation and commit to decisionsHigh learning agility, effectively adjusts to new, changing and unpredictable situations, solicits and responds effectively to feedback and coachingDemonstrates motivation, commitment, and accountability to support company's success.Team player who works well across different geographies, business environments, and culturesDemonstrates strong influencing skills and an ability to work in a variety of settings, andwith a diverse set of people and/or functionsDemonstrated strong communication skills and ability to interact in both direct and virtual format, across all levels of the organization.Ability to create models for valuation, forecasting, and decision-making purposes.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements:HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Job Posting End Date:05/20/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.Requisition ID:R348183 #J-18808-Ljbffr