PfizerManager, US Vaccines Budget Operations
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At Pfizer, the impact you will have on improving patients' lives is profound. You will play a pivotal role in transforming the way we launch our products, ensuring they reach patients faster and with greater impact. Through the power of our seven portfolios, we have an unparalleled opportunity to learn faster, act quicker, and be bolder. Whether you are responsible for leading commercial strategies or supporting the development and implementation, your role can transform the way we launch our products to get them into the hands of patients faster and with more impact.
Vaccines is the only place in Pfizer where you can contribute to patients in a way like no other – you can help prevent sickness and disease. This is at the heart of what drives us every day and brings us great #Joy. It’s an exciting time to be in US Vaccines, with one of the strongest pipelines in the industry and with multiple product launches.
Manager of US Vaccines Budget Operations is part of Pfizer’s US Commercial Vaccines. US Vaccines Budget Operations is responsible for developing streamlined budget processes, managing financial operations and processes, and enforcing compliance of financial processes. This person is responsible for the budget management, tracking of forecasted and actual spend and working closely with Finance leads, Marketing and BAI teams through LE’s and quarter closes. The role utilizes project management, budget expertise and interpersonal skills to support and drive alignment and implementation.
This role will require strong analytical ability, coupled with sufficient knowledge of business/finance analysis tools and methods.
What You Will Achieve
Financial Stewardship:
Serve as a key liaison between the Pfizer US Vaccines Brand teams, Finance and strategic partners to ensure accurate, effective and efficient administration of A&P spend - planning, forecasting and actualizing budgets.
Develop alternative spending/budget approaches for manager consideration.
Manage financial submissions to our finance leads in their template on behalf of the marketing teams to include: Phasing of initial budget, LE submissions, Quarterly closes/Year-End close.
Manage requests from our finance leads to respond to CMO inquiries and templates to complete.
Manage reclassing of charges with our finance leads that have hit the incorrect cost center and/or budgets.
Manage financial audits as needed.
Subject matter expert and user of Pfizer’s finance platforms.
Evaluate and realign processes with new financial systems/platforms.
Lead communication, education and training as it relates to process implementation to improve team awareness, compliance, and promote seamless operational changes.
Budget Management/Op Plan:
Execute day-to-day budget activities and meticulous records to include project creation, PO creation, maintaining documentation, and tracking of spend for auditing and compliance
Oversees and leads quarterly forecasting and reconciliation, including buyup and ring fence exercises
Provide finance deadlines & milestones to teams and strategic partners
Reporting - customize brand reports and regularly interact with team leaders to actively maintain annual budgets
Billing issues/expedited payments - Work with AP, Marketing, BAI & Finance to help in resolution
Build relationships with key strategic Pfizer colleagues across the organization
Learn and stay up to date in a variety of internal tools including Agency Management
- Processes / Agency of Record (AOR) project submission in Decideware, financial reporting system (SAP), project finance management systems (POD and Ariba), Vendor Maintenance, FUSE, invoice tracking (Taulia) as there are changes/keep up to date on templates and expense coding
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in a large matrix organization within finance, marketing, or operations OR High School degree with 10 years of experience including the ability to develop budget alternatives for management considerations
Advance level skill in Microsoft Excel
Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and train others
Demonstrates attention to details and financial acumen, ability to manage a budget with a history of staying on or under budget
Demonstrated effective collaboration with teams across an organization to drive processes and operations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including experience in front of leadership
Accountable - being a prime driver for delivery against deadlines and having the discipline, care, and attention to detail necessary to be successful
Demonstrated ability to manage change in a fluid environment - new processes for budget
management and compliance issues
Possess a positive, continuous improvement mindset; takes initiative and works proactively, willingness to learn new systems
Comfort with ambiguity; ability to act without having the total picture
Demonstrated effective collaboration with teams across an organization to drive processes and operations
Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):
Master's degree and 2+ years of experience
Strategic thinking ability to advance the development, efficiency, evolution and process of
budget management
Knowledge and experience in budget tracking and the Marketing Financial systems (POD,
Ariba)
Demonstrated ability to manage a budget; history of staying on or under budget
Strong track record meeting personal and team goals
Proven record of implementing projects and process improvements
Accountable - being a prime driver for delivery against deadlines and having the discipline,
care, and attention to detail necessary to be successful
Demonstrated ability to manage change in a fluid environment - new processes for budget
management and compliance issues
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting for long periods, perform mathematical calculations.
Other Job Details:
- Last Day to Apply: April 7, 2026
- Work Location Assignment: Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite/week, Commercial Pfizer site required
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,200.00 to $165,400.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% 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 does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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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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