Manages the comprehensive, objective, and timely financial planning, analysis and reporting for the Established Brands business while effectively acting as the “chief financial officer” of the brands. Directs all facets of the brands including sales forecasting, marketing related expenses, etc.  The candidate serves as the primary finance resource to continually challenge key assumptions from the commercial leads as well as weighing in and providing guidance on key investment initiatives. Continually directs accurate and value-added ad-hoc analyses to address ongoing management concerns and issues, evolving with the needs of the business over time.

Accountabilities:

Strategically works with the CPT (Commercial Planning Team) Lead and other relevant stakeholders to develop and monitor all aspects of the franchise P&L – including:Sales forecasts (gross units and dollars, rebates & discounts, etc) and actual sales results, in conjunction with corresponding Contracts & Pricing counterparts and taking ownership of the franchise/brand sales projections.Gross profitability for the franchise/brand, planning and monitoring royalties, profit splits, and COGs related impacts on profitability.Direct Commercial expenses, primarily Marketing project and admin expenditures but also working to understand impact of Sales Force allocated expenses to the brand/franchise P&L.Drive the alignment of decision-making and forecasting assumptions among the various internal Finance groups (Forecasting, Contracts & Pricing, Gross to Net) and external brand owners (CPT Lead, Commercial Head).Coordinate with Marketing and Contracts and Pricing group to incorporate detailed volume and pricing/channel mix assumptions required to forecast ASP and projected volume by product line.Direct and drive meaningful quantitative analyses and business discussions based on price, volume, cost, and mix performance.Oversee concise and well thought out financial presentations for Plan/Update reviews with senior level management within the US BU and TPC.Develop and proactively communicate all relevant, reliable, and insightful information/analysis to Franchise Heads/Brand directors/managers.Ensure all pertinent sales related accounting records and analyses meet the internal/external audit requirements.Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA/MSF desirable.Pharmaceuticals/Biotech experience preferredA minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in financial modeling and planning1-3 years’ supervisory or project/program management experienceStrong analytical, project management, presentation and interpersonal skillsAdvanced financial modeling skillsAbility to work on fast-paced team and drive timelines and deliverables Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with all levels of managementStrong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, TM1, IBM Planning Analytics).