Business Unit Sr Financial Analyst

Merck Group$107K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7+ years of finance or accounting experience, including business partnering
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Ability to influence and communicate with senior leaders
  • Proficiency in financial systems and data visualization tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tableau)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned business unit(s)
  • Provide proactive financial guidance and strategic insights for business decisions
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations
  • Lead preparation and analysis of financial statements for assigned areas
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial close activities according to IFRS
  • Support business case preparation and strategic planning
  • Identify and implement financial process improvements

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Other perquisites
Full Job Description
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

The BioReliance Contract Testing Services (CTS) Business Unit Sr Financial Analyst serves as a strategic financial advisor and trusted partner to the CTS business units. This role bridges corporate finance with operational business teams, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. The Business Unit Controller provides financial leadership, analytical insights, and guidance to support business objectives while maintaining adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Partnering & Advisory
  • Serve as the primary finance contact for assigned business unit(s), building strong relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Provide proactive financial guidance and strategic insights to support business decisions, investments, and operational planning. Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and business analysis generating insights that add measurable value.
  • Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned business areas. Perform variance analysis and communicate key drivers and risks to leadership.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial close activities in accordance with International Finance Regulatory Standards (IFRS) and company accounting policies.

Planning and Business Case Preparation
  • Support business case preparation including market assessment, resource and capital inputs, profitability, scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic planning.
  • Partner with business units to develop annual budgets, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts.

Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with company's internal control framework, SOX requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
  • Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts in collaboration with internal audit and the broader controllership team.
  • Support external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responses to inquiries.

Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Champion the adoption of digital tools and automation to drive operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with shared services and global finance teams to standardize best practices.


Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including business partnering or controllership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior business leaders.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and data visualization tools (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Tableau, Business Objects, etc)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS, CPA, MBA, or CFA
  • Work experience in the Life Science sector
  • Experience with SOX compliance and audit management


Role ideally based in Rockville, MD on a hybrid basis

Pay Range for this position: $107,000- $160,400. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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There has never been a more opportune time to join Merck Group, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science, and performance materials. Merck Group offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional aspirations, making it an ideal environment for both seasoned experts and those at the start of their career journey.

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