To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose – Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
At Pfizer, our financial and operational experts shape our path to greatness. Our Finance team ensures our enterprise thrives with unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail while our Global Business Services team turns fragmented, complex, and intricate operational services into seamlessly centralized, simplified, and standardized systems.
Pfizer's Global Business Services organization delivers best-in-class business, accounting, finance and compliance operations globally for the Pfizer enterprise. This organization is a high performing team comprised of more than 1600 colleagues primarily located in 6 centers around the world. The industry-leading value proposition is to centralize, standardize and optimize complex processes and in delivering a quality service at a reasonable cost with a compliance mindset.
The Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) Lead will be responsible for risk, compliance and control guidance around compliance quality monitoring activities, remediation plans, and reporting. The RM&C Lead will drive accountability, transparency and strategy for their assigned scope. In addition, this role sits on the tower and/or site Leadership Teams and drives risk and compliance priorities in operations, transformation and organization culture, supporting the GBS Site and Tower Leads and senior leadership team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the GBS tower and site, develop and maintain a strong and practical risk awareness, compliance, and control culture and environment through partnership with GBS Site Leadership, Divisional Controller and Business Finance
Provide routine reporting and risk analysis to GBS leadership
Develop plans to operationalize compliance transformation assessments, policy implementation, monitoring activities, etc. utilizing optimal resource allocation to meet required timelines and quality standards
For tower and site, provide guidance and consultation in collaboration across business and compliance stakeholders to ensure process, technology, people and policy changes are assessed for control impacts and appropriate actions are completed
Drive simplification and standardization of processes and controls; with emphasis on adoption of global processes where possible
Provide expertise and guidance to business process owners in the development, execution, and documentation of remedial actions for any deficiencies in ICOFR/ SOX or controls design, operating effectiveness, or process enhancements, and Corporate Audits; drive and consider global standardization for changes resulting from deficiencies
Lead gap analysis and remediation of gaps in internal controls and accounting practices in connection with business integrations arising from business acquisitions or other transformation activities
Drive escalation protocols related to material accounting adjustments or internal control issues that arise within the GBS towers or markets
Drive the execution of analytical reviews used to identify and investigate red flags in the areas of ICOFR and T&E, which may include the identification of Key Risk Indicators ("KRIs”); ensure resolution of all items identified
Lead and drive accountably within compliance and control projects as appropriate
Set global priorities for proactive risk reviews for critical processes that are complex, manual, new, interdependent on reporting outside of Pfizer, or that have had issues in the past and ensure identified reviews are completed appropriately
Partner with GBS and Market stakeholders in planning for efficient internal and external audits of in scope activities, and in closing remediations
Foster a culture of compliance awareness, ownership, accountability and transparency across the tower and GBS sites
Coach and support RM&C colleague development and engagement
Support Pfizer Blueprint and GBS Strategy, Changing Lives, Together; Global Reward and Recognition programs; Driving operational excellence through Pfizer Purpose, Values and Behaviors
OTHER JOB SKILLS
Experience influencing and executing complex solutions involving multiple groups and countries
Experience in developing and executing training at all levels of the organization
Experience leading high performing teams with ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Excellent analytical skills with a demonstrated ability in risk identification, measurement and assessment, risk monitoring, reporting and escalation
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to communicate well within all levels of Pfizer
Ability to identify business issues/ opportunities and to frame business questions
Savvy with industry and Pfizer financial systems and financial reporting processes
Demonstrate courage, excellence, equity and joy and embody our values and behaviors
REQUIRED BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
7 years of working experience in a risk management/ control environment, including experience with risk identification, measurement and assessment, risk monitoring, reporting and escalation
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university
CPA required or other equivalent education/ certification (e.g. Chartered Accountant)
Experience working in multi-national companies in a Risk Assurance Leadership, Controller, Compliance and/ or Audit role with focus on ICFR, SOX and other compliance disciplines
Experience navigating a large, complex organization and managing stakeholders’ interests using a matrixed organization
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior Pfizer experience
Big 4 public accounting experience
Other Job Details
Last day to apply: November 13, 2024
Must be able to work in assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
Flexibility to join global meetings across multiple time zones; some travel
This is not a remote role
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $105,500.00 to $175,900.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided applies to the Tampa, FL location only. The salary range provided does not apply to any other United States location or locations outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Finance
At Pfizer, our dynamic financial experts are more than number-crunchers; they shape our path to greatness. From strategic direction to fiscal well-being, Finance ensures our enterprise thrives with unwavering commitment and meticulous attention to detail.
From seamless payroll management to mastery of tax compliance, we fortify the foundations upon which Pfizer's vision is built. Together, we empower transformative choices, driving Pfizer's legacy to uncharted heights by harmonizing data-driven insights and creative intuition.
Welcome to the vital core of Pfizer's future, where Finance unlocks limitless potential
Global Business Services
Global Business Services is a transformation powerhouse, turning fragmented, complex, and intricate operational services into a seamlessly centralized, simplified, and standardized system.
With our unrivaled expertise, strategic capabilities, and unwavering commitment to Pfizer's purpose, we pave the way for groundbreaking breakthroughs that make a real, tangible difference in patients' lives.
Join us on this exhilarating journey of impact and innovation as we revolutionize healthcare together.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.