Finance Lead

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Role Summary

The Finance Lead will lead the sales forecasting process for the Immunology Gastro Franchise, developing accurate, timely projections of commercial product volumes for Plan, LBE, LRP, Portfolio and Actual submissions. The role requires close collaboration with executives, Marketing & Sales Management, Marketing Analytics and Commercial Finance to maintain deep business knowledge and support strategic decision-making. Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills, along with advanced Excel proficiency, are essential to translate data into actionable forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accurate product sales projections for Plan, LBE, LRP and Portfolio submissions, including market and competitive landscape forecasts, using sound analytical assumptions and clear communication of rationale and methodology with guidance from the Associate Director and Director.
• Support month-end close process including preparation of price, pipeline and demand variance analyses and close commentary.
• Operate independently to prepare and create sales reporting and forecasting packages.
• Support communication of monthly actual sales results and future period volume forecasts to Commercial VPs and Finance Leadership.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Pricing, Finance, Market Analytics and Business Insight teams to address business issues and provide solutions through analytical problem solving.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support for product launches, channel/product mix impacts and other key business drivers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize forecasting processes and drive efficiency projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six years combined experience in analytics, forecasting, and/or financial planning and analysis is required.
• Must have strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management.
• Ability to triangulate a wide variety of data sets and analytics (e.g. market research, competitive events, prescriptions, epidemiology, patient flow, etc.) to inform forecasting and financial impacts.
• Agility to prioritize and quickly understand issues and assess data integrity is critical due to challenging deadlines.
• High level proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP, BPC and Power BI preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a self-starter, supporting the business and forecasting leadership in a variety of locations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and matrixed environment; excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred.

Skills

• Analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with all levels of management
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP, BPC and Power BI
• Ability to work independently and as a self-starter; ability to operate across multiple locations
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance