Director, Global Oncology Financial Planning & Analysis (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)
Merck
August 20, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide financial support to Marketing Operations; coordinate the LCM team for forecast outputs.
- Support GDLs with consolidated information.
- Support Global Planning for LROP, Aug FC, and Budget (financial guidance, management presentation materials, templates, Financial Calendar).
- Align with Human Health International, Human Health Global CoE, and Forecasting Team on cycle responsibilities/expectations.
- Align with R&D to assist with study prioritization.
- Liaise with Forecasting CoE to gather granular tumor details for LROP/Budget and ensure variance explanations.
- Develop materials for Senior Leadership; liaise with other finance CoEs for high-quality reports/analysis.
- Provide ad hoc support to marketing; assist with Tally and Impairment as needed.
- Ensure alignment on closing activities and variance background; manage 2 direct reports.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Finance/Business/Economics or MBA concentration in these areas.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience, including at least 5 in finance-related roles.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Deliver high-quality results under tight timelines; interact effectively with senior leadership.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- SAP and BPC experience; strong Excel, PowerPoint, and ThinkCell.
- Solid knowledge of company financial tools.
- Oncology/pharmaceutical industry experience.
Benefits (as stated):
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.
- Provide financial support to Marketing Operations; coordinate the LCM team for forecast outputs.
- Support GDLs with consolidated information.
- Support Global Planning for LROP, Aug FC, and Budget (financial guidance, management presentation materials, templates, Financial Calendar).
- Align with Human Health International, Human Health Global CoE, and Forecasting Team on cycle responsibilities/expectations.
- Align with R&D to assist with study prioritization.
- Liaise with Forecasting CoE to gather granular tumor details for LROP/Budget and ensure variance explanations.
- Develop materials for Senior Leadership; liaise with other finance CoEs for high-quality reports/analysis.
- Provide ad hoc support to marketing; assist with Tally and Impairment as needed.
- Ensure alignment on closing activities and variance background; manage 2 direct reports.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Finance/Business/Economics or MBA concentration in these areas.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience, including at least 5 in finance-related roles.
Required Skills:
- Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Deliver high-quality results under tight timelines; interact effectively with senior leadership.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- SAP and BPC experience; strong Excel, PowerPoint, and ThinkCell.
- Solid knowledge of company financial tools.
- Oncology/pharmaceutical industry experience.
Benefits (as stated):
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Deadline is stated on the posting.