Finance Associate

ROLE SUMMARY
Pfizer's purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Research and Development is at the heart of fulfilling Pfizer's purpose as we work to translate advanced science and technologies into the therapies and vaccines that matter most. Whether you are in the discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy or supporting clinical trials, you will apply cutting edge design and process development capabilities to accelerate and bring the best in class medicines to patients around the world.
The Finance Associate is a point of contact accountable for financial oversight and treatment of assigned Chief Information Security Office (CISO) Service Tower budget transactions. The Associate has operational activities to ensure CISO key financial commitments are achieved. Including but not limited to operating expense management, forecasting and month end close activities. The position will perform this function with oversight from the CISO Director of Finance Operations.
This role will require strong analytical ability, coupled with knowledge of business / finance analysis tools and methodologies. You will be expected to respond to requests in an efficient and timely manner.
Under direct oversight, this role will:

• Complete month end close function in partnership with team members
• Generate month end reports and perform analysis to understand and communicate the financial and performance metrics of the assigned portfolios
• Maintain up-to-date portfolio information (active projects, costs, general timelines, etc) so that the information is available upon request
• Research and resolve purchase order, invoice, and other financial issues as they arise
• Support the annual budgeting cycle and own the process to ensure agreed data is entered into the relevant tools
• Participate in master data management activities related to cost centers, WBS elements, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system functionality, improve reporting, forecast accuracy and visibility into costs.
• Complete ad-hoc analysis and projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or another related field
• Exposure to financial domain
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Facilitation, negotiating and presentation skills
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated skills in analysis and problem solving
• Mature and cool under pressure
• Organized and able to work on a variety of projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years' experience working in a financially oriented role
• Experience with Excel macros and/or VBA scripting

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
None
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
This role may require additional hours during financial closing weeks.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $59,900.00 to $99,800.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa, FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Sunshine Act
Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.
EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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