PfizerFinance Manager
ROLE SUMMARY
Our Global Strategy and Portfolio Management team provides the strategic and operational leadership underpinning the organization’s cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud services agenda. We oversee enterprise-wide initiatives that protect critical digital assets, strengthen the resilience and reliability of our technology infrastructure, and enable secure, scalable cloud capabilities in support of business growth. Through disciplined portfolio governance, financial management, and strategic alignment, we ensure investments effectively mitigate cyber risk, enhance operational resilience, and advance a strong, enterprise-wide culture of security and accountability.
The Manager, Finance is accountable for the financial oversight and treatment of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) budget. The Manager, Finance has operational activities to ensure CISO key financial commitments are achieved. Including but not limited to operating expense management, capital expense management along with annual forecasting and month end close activities. The position will perform this function in partnership with the CISO Leadership Team (LT) members and will work directly for the CISO Director of Finance.
This role will require strong analytical ability, coupled with knowledge of business, finance analysis tools, and methodologies.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Finance position is responsible for financial management reporting and analysis aligned to our CISO Service Towers. Key stakeholders will be: CISO Leadership Team, CISO Finance Director, CISO Service Owners, Enabling Finance, and Procurement.
The Manager, Finance is responsible for, and not limited to, conducting the following key activities:
Business Partnership & Strategic Support
Partner with leadership and service owners by providing timely, data-driven financial analysis to support performance monitoring, optimization efforts, and investment decisions.
Proactively identify risks, variances, and opportunities, escalating insights and recommendations to enable informed decision-making.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Support CISO financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and detailed financial analysis across service towers and regions.
Lead monthly business reviews, synthesizing financial insights into succinct, actionable narratives.
Track spending for Non OpEx (CapEx, DBI, Restructuring, etc.) ensuring proper monitoring and transparency.
Systems & Tools Management
Support standardization efforts in reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking by improving data quality, consistency, and timeliness.
Build and maintain Power BI / Tableau dashboards that improve visibility, self-service reporting, and proactive performance management.
Leverage AI-assisted analysis to accelerate insight generation, scenario testing, and communication clarity across finance and cross-functional partners.
Compliance & Governance Support
Oversee global budget planning, monitoring, and reporting.
Coordinate submissions for capital investments, ensuring compliance with requirements.
Leadership & Collaboration
Collaborate across Pfizer’s matrix to align CISO finance with divisional objectives.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
4+ years of proven experience in financial reporting/consolidation/audit.
Proficiency with SAP
Deep understanding of finance IT systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, complex formulas.)
Knowledge of Greek GAAP.
Fluent in English.
Demonstrated experience in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach
Preferred Qualifications
MBA/ACCA (or in progress) is a plus.
Preferred experience in the pharma industry.
Proficiency with Tableau / Power BI preferred.
Experience in Generative AI for reporting, insights and Intelligent automation (RPA + AI) for financial processes desirable.
Deep understanding of Pfizer’s international financial processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot/Data Model.)
Familiarity with US/UK local GAAP is a plus.
Knowledge of Pfizer Accounting practices and policies.
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
Please apply by sending your CV and a motivational letter in English
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Flexibility
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
Disability Inclusion
Our mission is unleashing the power of all our people and we are proud to be a disability inclusive employer, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all candidates. We encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments to support your application and future career. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!
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