Developer, Financial Planning & Analysis Platforms

Company: Merck
Location: Rahway
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Developer, Financial Planning & Analysis Platforms This job is available in 2 locations Job Type Full time This site is for Res idents of the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico.
Residents of other markets, please click here . Job Description The Developer, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Platforms is a member of the product finance/Information Technology (IT) team that is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives and imperatives related to the financial planning and analysis workstream using the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) platform. This role will be responsible for "front end" development (i.e. Reports, Input Templates) and learn "back end" development (i.e. script logic, BADi).This role will also learn the Scrum/Agile framework to continue to help our team transition to a Scrum change methodology. The Developer, FP&A Platforms is empowered and responsible for:

• Understanding how our company's various divisional finance teams use Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
• Understanding the financial planning, forecast, and management reporting processes within our company
• Utilizing Agile/Scrum principles for BPC development
• Develop sophisticated solutions in BPC to solve ambiguous tasks Primary Responsibilities:
  • "Front End" Development of BPC (input templets, reports, data transformation); eagerness to learn "Back End" (i.e. BADi/Script Logic/BW)
  • Data interrogation/manipulation within all of the BPC applications
  • BPC configuration, master data management, work status
  • Developing unique/creative solutions to meet various business requirements as needed
  • Understanding and help lead BPC Security --
  • Travel: 10% Education Minimum Requirements:
    • BA/BS or equivalent Required Experience and Skills:
      • P roficiency in MS Excel and other Office 365 tools
      • 2-5 years' experience with BPC and Financial Planning & Analysis processes and activities, coding exp required
      • Strong prioritization, collaboration, and communication skills
      • Excellent communication skills Preferred Experience and Skills:
        • Experience working in financial systems
        • Experience working on Agile teams
        • Knowledge of Scrum framework Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.Who we are --- We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for --- In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.INVENT.IMPACT.INSPIRE.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: If you need an accommodation for the application process please email us at staffingaadar@msd.com
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          Requisition ID:R99026 Email this job to: Your Name About Us We are one company, but we operate under two different corporate brand names. We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as MSD everywhere else. COVID-19 Learn how our hiring is going virtual to protect you and our employees. Total Rewards Discover how we support our employees' well-being to help them fulfill their potential. Be Yourself Our culture values a diversity of voices and always bringing your best self to work.
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