Title:  Sr Analyst, D&T, Budgeting & Forecasting

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

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Job Summary:

The Sr. Analyst, D&T, Budgeting and Forecasting will oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting, and analysis of the D&T Projects, providing in-depth analysis support Business and Project management office. This role needs to work in alignment with West D&T and company policies and procedures. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting, and analysis of the D&T Projects, providing in-depth analysis to the Project Directors, VP Operations, Corporate FP&A team and/or Finance leadership team. 
•    Responsible for all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis of actuals vs budget/forecast for the DTC Projects.  This includes variance analysis, working capital reviews, capital expenditures and other analysis to support the DTC Leadership in managing the business. 
•    Help the Corporate FP&A team on monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for the DTC projects, which supports the global processes managed by the Corporate FP&A organization. 
•    Helping on digitization of the site leveraging SAP, Power BI, and technology lead initiatives to drive real time decision making. 
•    Assist the Shared Services team (GFS) on an ad-hoc basis on Billing, Accounts Payable, or other general ledger matters. 
•    Interact with cross-functional teams that include Controllership, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other Operations, as necessary, ensuring accuracy and consistency of information exchange.
•    Participate in or lead global/regional FP&A initiatives and other special projects/duties assigned, as necessary.
•    Coordinate and prepare capital project financial models and related business case assessment
•    Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Education or equivalent experience
•    Experience: 5-8 years of financial, planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•    Demonstrated success in working across multiple levels of the organization including senior leadership
•    Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
•    A proven track record as an effective business partner with a strong internal customer service focus
•    Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks
•    Excellent problem solving, process improvement and organizational skills
•    Good interpersonal skills and the ability to present concepts and results in a concise manner to all levels of the organization
•    Understanding the “what” and the “why” behind results
•    Self-starter being able to work independently
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
•    Experience with business intelligence tools, SAP S4Hana preferred
•    Understanding of GAAP and internal control principles
•    Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

Competencies/Authorities:
•    DevOps
•    Power BI
•    MS Excel
•    SAP S/4 HANA

Physical and Travel Requirements

•    5% travel, including global travel
•    Occasional on-call work required

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com.  Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.