Associate Director – Financial Evaluation & Analysis

Job Description

Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Job Description and Duties:

Primarily responsible for all aspects of financial evaluation and analysis of proposed acquisitions, divestitures, licensing arrangements, and other potential strategic investment opportunities. This position requires the understanding of applicable financial analysis techniques and accounting principles, effective problem solving, communication skills and knowledge of company products and organization. 

• Receives project assignments and guidance on objectives from the Directors in Financial Evaluation and Analysis (FE&A)

• Analyze and evaluate proposed acquisitions, divestitures, licensing, co-promotion arrangements, and other potential strategic investments

• Gather data, develop models, and analyze financial results

• Work with Marketing, our Manufacturing Division and our Research & Development Division to understand inputs, as well as interface with project leaders from Corporate Development, Corporate Licensing and Business Development

• Estimate the financial impact on the Company under various scenarios and deal structures

• Analyze complex business situations by identifying and focusing on criticial variables and assumptions

• Support Directors in their role as financial advisor on project teams assigned to analyze, negotiate, and structure external growth opportunities

• Develop materials to communicate results to financial and non-financial management

• Investigate potential new financial analysis techniques to determine whether currently used valuation methods can be enhanced or new approaches utilized

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a business related role, preferably in financial analysis

• Solid knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles as it relates to valuation

• A minimum of 3 years expertise with financial modeling techniques in an Excel-based environment

Required Skills:

• Highly motivated; solid knowledge of applicable financial analysis techniques and accounting principles

• Effective problem solving and communication skills (both written and oral)

• Solid team player; strong customer focus/orientation; understanding of our Company’s products, franchises, and divisions. 

• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks under tight deadlines, effectively prioritize workload and complete tasks promptly and accurately. 

• Analyze complex business situations by focusing on critical variables and assumptions and translate these into economic and financial results. 

• Develop presentations that clearly communicate valuation results to Senior Management. 

Minimum Education Requirement:

• Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Arts degree required - preferably in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• CPA, CFA, or Master of Business Administration degree in Finance preferred

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

05/15/2026

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