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Position Summary:

This role is responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial performance, including actual results versus forecasts and the business plan. The individual will own the financial consolidation process for Celltrion Branchburg, LLC, coordinating and integrating inputs from cross-functional team members. Key responsibilities include developing forecasts, the business plan, and the strategic plan.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, work effectively as a collaborative team member, and be capable of operating independently with minimal supervision. This individual must demonstrate robust analytical capabilities and the ability to communicate insights clearly, concisely, and effectively with the Branchburg Finance team and local cost center owners.

Key Deliverables:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including actual results, variance analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze actual results against forecasts and the business plan, identifying key performance drivers, trends, and discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages, financial presentations, and related materials for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain financial data sets and ensure reporting inputs are accurate, complete, and appropriately supported.

Planning & Forecasting

• Support the development of the annual budget, periodic forecasts, business plan, and strategic planning inputs.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate financial data from departments, cost centers, and cross-functional business partners.
• Maintain and update financial planning templates, models, and supporting assumptions.
• Track forecast updates and monitor alignment with current operational and business inputs.

Cost Center & Financial Data Management

• Support financial oversight of assigned cost centers by tracking spending, budget utilization, and key variances.
• Prepare variance analysis and financial reports for responsible departments and business owners.
• Maintain and validate cost center financial data, including financial hierarchies and related structures within ERP systems.

CAPEX & Investment Tracking

• Maintain and track capital expenditure data, including approved budgets, actual spend, commitments, and variance analysis.
• Monitor capital projects against approved budgets and timelines, and prepare reports on capital spending and project status.
• Maintain supporting documentation related to capital expenditures and financial records.

Financial Systems & Data Maintenance

• Support the maintenance of financial data and reporting structures within ERP systems, including SAP.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial master data, reporting structures, and planning data sets.
• Assist in identifying, investigating, and resolving data inconsistencies or system-related issues.

Internal Control & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with internal financial policies, SOX/ICFR requirements, and group guidelines.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for financial reporting, audit support, and internal control purposes.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests by providing required data, analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and escalate issues, discrepancies, or control-related concerns within financial reporting processes.

Ad Hoc Analysis & Process Improvement

• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by management.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial data, reports, forecasts, or planning inputs.
• Support process improvements across financial planning, reporting, data management, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

Internal Control Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial reports, data sets, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable internal control requirements.
• Execute financial planning and reporting activities within delegated authority limits, without final approval responsibility.
• Comply with segregation of duties requirements between preparation, review, and approval activities.
• Escalate exceptions, data issues, and control-related concerns in a timely manner.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience using SAP for financial analysis and planning.

Additional Preferences

• Master’s degree (MBA, MS Finance, or similar) preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is a plus.

This is a banded role, and candidates will be placed within the range based on experience, skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

This is an exempt, salaried role with an anticipated compensation range of $78,000 to $104,000.

Celltrion Branchburg, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off (holidays, vacation, and additional leave), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a company-matched retirement savings plan, wellness programs, and short- and long-term disability coverage. The position may require travel, on-call availability, and could involve shift work. Hybrid work flexibility may be available based on business needs; relocation assistance is not provided. 

Celltrion is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.