Performance Management Expert Accounting & Finance

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We are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced professional to become the Performance Management Expert in our Functional Solution Accounting and Finance team. If you are passionate about driving performance excellence and fostering continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Role:

Be the Go-To Expert: Serve as the central contact for all Performance Management topics within Functional Solution Accounting & Finance as well as our Delivery stakeholders at Merck’s Global Business Services (MBS).

Bridge Connections: Act as a vital link between Global MBS Performance Management, GPO Organization, Service Delivery Teams and senior management stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Lead with Impact: Own the monthly Performance Management cycle in our Functional Solution, facilitating and engaging in performance review meetings including supporting problem-solving sessions to strengthen ties between service units and the GPO organization.

Foster Growth: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within our GBS organization by coordinating collaboration between MBS FP&A, Sector FP&A, and MBS Delivery stakeholders to drive problem-solving initiatives and elevate our organization to new heights.

Steer Excellence: Lead the annual metrics review for Accounting & Finance, benchmarking to enhance performance management and ensure meaningful measurements for our internal customers.

Drive Innovation: Champion the continuous improvement of Performance Management processes by revisiting and evolving existing metrics in collaboration with KPI owners, while driving automation for KPI reporting.

Who You Are:

Educational Background: minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a relevant business role, with a strong grasp of GBS environments and global benchmarks.

Skills:

  - Proficient in Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, and Lean & Six Sigma methodologies.

  - Strong process knowledge in Accounting and Finance.

  - Exceptional stakeholder management and business partnering abilities.

  - Strong expertise in implementing follow-up and action tracking systems to monitor progress and outcomes.

  - Proficient in data analytics tools such as Excel and Tableau, with strong reporting and presentation capabilities.

  - Proven experience in driving automation and improving efficiency within Performance management processes.

  - Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills.

  - A proactive and independent worker who thrives in a global, virtual team environment, with a customer-oriented and results-driven mindset.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!