Apac Fp&a Director

Merck & Co., Inc.

Singapore, Singapore
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Hybrid
Lead apac financial planning and forecasting
Manage regional budgeting and capital expenditure
Provide strategic business partnering to pharma teams
This role leads the Financial Planning & Analysis function across the Asia Pacific region, supporting Merck's mission to advance medical innovation

Job Summary

  • This role leads the Financial Planning & Analysis function across the Asia Pacific region, supporting Merck's mission to advance medical innovation.
  • The Director serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Pharmaceutical and Vaccine teams while managing a team of approximately eight professionals.
  • Candidates must drive forecast accuracy, consolidate annual budgets, and provide robust financial modeling for strategic initiatives like business development opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role leads the Financial Planning & Analysis function across the Asia Pacific region, supporting Merck's mission to advance medical innovation.

Salary

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Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead APAC financial planning and forecasting
  • Manage regional budgeting and capital expenditure
  • Provide strategic business partnering to Pharma teams
  • Conduct variance analysis and financial reporting
  • Develop high-performing FP&A team of 8 direct reports

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-cultural effectiveness in diverse markets
  • Experience with new product launch evaluations
  • Strong influence skills for senior leadership
  • Adaptability in fast-paced dynamic environment
  • Willingness to travel periodically within APAC

Key Requirements

  • CPA certification required
  • Minimum 15 years progressive finance experience
  • Proven APAC regional experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
  • Experience leading teams of 8+ members

Work Rights

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