Job Title DS CoE Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Manager Division / Business Unit Finance & GBS Group - Enterprise Finance Decision Support Department DS CoE Reporting & Analytics (10722088) Location GBR - Walton Oaks Walton Grade UK Grade 11 Reports to Martin Bannister Role Summary At Pfizer, everything we do is driven by our purpose to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. The Decision Support Center of Excellence (DS CoE) Manager is a finance position working in the Analytics and Reporting Team. They will report to the DS CoE DS CoE Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting Senior Manager and will be working in a global team with presence in all regions supporting DS CoE globally. This role enables global finance planning, reporting and decision support through stable, well‑governed systems, data and analytics. Acting as a key interface between Finance and Digital, it translates business requirements into effective operational and technical solutions. The role holds strong accountability for data integrity, system reliability and consistent global service delivery across planning environments. It leads the delivery of significant finance capability changes arising from system or organisational change, ensuring disciplined testing, deployment and adoption on behalf of the DS CoE. The role also drives continuous improvement, standardisation and automation to evolve finance service delivery while maintaining operational stability. Key Role responsibilities The Manager, DS CoE Global Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Systems plays a key role in the operational delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of Pfizer’s global financial planning processes. This role is accountable for the day‑to‑day operational leadership of enterprise planning systems across Commercial and Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) organizations. Operating within established governance and strategy, the role ensures planning systems, data, and analytics are executed effectively, consistently, and on time. The role partners closely with Finance, Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply, and Digital teams worldwide, while directly managing team delivery and stakeholder outcomes. Act as the primary operational lead for the Commercial Lighthouse planning system, within established global governance and change control. Coordinate planning execution across multiple regions, including Legacy IDM, MERA, LATAM, Emerging Asia, and North America, ensuring consistent timelines, data quality, and system usage. Support the deployment, stabilisation, and ongoing operational support of the PGS Lighthouse application across Manufacturing, Above‑Site functions, Global Supply Chain, and External Supply. Ensure systems operate reliably throughout planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, with appropriate controls, documentation, and issue management in place. Support the effective execution of Compensation Mosaic planning cycles, including coordination with users, issue resolution, and system readiness. Operational Leadership Act as the operational lead for global finance planning and reporting systems, operating within established governance and change control frameworks. Coordinate planning, budgeting, forecasting execution across regions to ensure consistent timelines, data quality and system usage. Support deployment, stabilisation and ongoing operational support of finance systems across multiple functions and geographies. Ensure systems operate reliably throughout planning and reporting cycles, with appropriate controls, documentation and issue management in place. Serve as a key operational point of contact for Finance and business stakeholders across regions and time zones. Coordinate inputs, manage dependencies and resolve operational issues during peak delivery periods, escalating risks and decisions in a timely and structured manner. Service delivery evolution and Digital Partnership Track and report progress of small to medium‑scale change and improvement initiatives against agreed milestones, risks, scope and financial measures. Partner closely with Digital and Technology teams to support system changes, upgrades, enhancements and UAT activities. Translate finance business requirements into clear functional and technical inputs, supporting effective design, testing and deployment. Ensure change is appropriately tested, documented, communicated and adopted, protecting operationalstability while enabling improvement. Lead consistent deployment and adoption of finance‑enabling technology across DS CoE sites, driving standardisation and capability uplift. Champion new solutions and emerging technologies, capturing user feedback and recurring pain points to inform continuous improvement. Data, Analytics & Executive Outputs Manage and analyse complex datasets supporting finance planning and reporting activities, including accuracy, validation and baseline measurement. Prepare clear, concise and executive‑ready materials for senior stakeholders in line with agreed governance, messaging and data standards. Support the development and use of dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI) to improve transparency, insight and decision support. People Leadership & Delivery Management Provide direct line management to at least one Senior Finance Analyst, including work prioritisation, coaching, performance management and development planning. Translate global priorities and timelines into structured, achievable work plans, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery. Develop and deliver practical, role‑based training and guidance to support effective use of finance planning systems. Represent the DS CoE in relevant finance and technology forums, supporting alignment with broader Finance and Digital priorities. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with finance/accounting or related experience Project Management experience at a regional or global scale Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and time management skills Experience of working in a role technology oriented within a finance setting; Proactive and autonomous mindset, to actively seek out and define opportunities and initiatives for improvement, and to work collaboratively to deliver them; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Solid understanding of finance IT system architecture Management Reporting and Analysis process experience Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word Knowledge of ETL technology Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft tools- Power Bi, Power Automate, Power App Competency with spreadsheets, VBA & financial modelling (comfort with data manipulation and financial systems) Ability to identify business issues/opportunities and to frame business questions Knowledge of various financial systems and financial reporting aspects is preferred Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Prior experience managing at least one direct report or leading defined workstreams. Strong experience working in matrixed, multi‑time‑zone environments. Key Skills & Capabilities Strong operational execution and delivery discipline Effective stakeholder coordination and issue resolution High attention to data quality, controls, and governance Clear and structured communication skills, including senior‑ready outputs Analytical mindset with experience using data to support decision‑making Comfortable operating with ambiguity while maintaining focus on outcomes Able to navigate ambiguity and solve problems proactively, breaking down complex challenges into manageable actions and driving solutions through to implementation Work Location Assignment: Hybrid 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 Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here! Finance & Accounting