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Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

Requisition ID:

69524

Date:

May 12, 2025

Location:

Exton, Pennsylvania, US

Department:

Finance

Description:

_Candidates who are applying must be residing within a 50-mile commutable distance from the job location. This is a hybrid position (3 days onsite) located at Exton, PA._

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?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Analyst for our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, focusing on the quality, logistics, and procurement functions. This vital role involves overseeing financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting related to functional spending. The Senior Analyst will use systems like SAP, Hyperion, BPC, and BW/BI to analyze data, track performance, budget, forecast, and support cost management for the departments. Additionally, this role will monitor purchase price variance and assist in driving cost savings initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Complete the quarterly financial forecast and annual budget for the quality and procurement functions using BPC, proactively identifying financial risks and opportunities.

+ Use SAP to gather, analyze, and interpret financial data, ensuring accuracy for month-end closing.

+ Prepare and present financial reports and insights to senior management and associates during quarterly town halls.

+ In collaboration with the reporting COE, develop and maintain financial dashboards using Power BI for impactful insights.

+ Assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction, and provide financial insights to support ongoing cost-saving initiatives.

+ Perform ad hoc analysis as needed.

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance required

Work Experience

+ Minimum 5 years experience in the field of Finance or Controlling

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Very good knowledge of MS Excel, SAP and BI Tools

+ Manufacturing ERP experience and cost accounting principles

+ Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting skills

+ Ability to work with complex data and to identify key problems

+ Very good analytical skills as well as communication and presentation skills

+ Strong internal customer service focus and good interpersonal skills and the ability to present concepts and results in a concise manner

+ Proactive approach and solution-oriented thinking and acting

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Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.