Job Description

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

The Finance Analyst is part of the Swiss Finance Hub team, who works with a complex international set‐up of over 30 of our affiliate legal entities managed and controlled in Switzerland. The legal entities span across all divisions and include areas ranging from IP (Intellectual Property) ownership, research & development, supply chain management, contract manufacturing, commercial sales operations, business alliance partnerships and capital allocation. The Finance Analyst will be working to support activities of the Swiss Finance Hub. This role is a part time position which could either be a 60% or 80% Full Term Employment.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing support on projects related to digital, data and financial analytics

Analyze, identify and communicate opportunity areas within financial and business processes

Support various accounting processes including audits, month-end close, financial analysis, and business operations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies

Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting procedures

Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Enhance current financial dashboards

Test, experiment and utilize Gen-AI, Office365, data systems and other tools to increase efficiency and productivity while improving processes

Plan and implement Hub-level activities to increase digital engagement and interaction

Bring in your own ideas to build the "digital first" mindset in the organization

Qualifications and Experience:

Willingness to take on responsibility and analytical skills

Basic knowledge of IT systems, project and change management

Experience or education in finance or accounting.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Excel, Power Platform (willing to learn), and Power Point

Clear and concise communication skills, verbal and written with the ability to communicate change

Fluent in English

High level of self-organization and initiative

Has a professional attitude and works well in a team

Curious and analytical mindset

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.

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness. 

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us. 

Our Tribschenstrasse office, located in the city of Luzern has a rich diversity of employees at this location including Global Supply Chain Management, Regional External Manufacturing and one of our European Finance Hubs. The site also serves as our regional and local headquarters for our company’s Animal Health Division in Switzerland.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

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:

03/8/2025

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Requisition ID:R335723