Chris Watabe
Sr. Specialist Financial Planning and Analysis-Global Vaccines and Sterile Manufacturing at Merck | North Wales, Pennsylvania, United States
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Chris Watabe serves as a Senior Specialist in Financial Planning and Analysis within the Global Vaccines and Sterile Manufacturing division at Merck, where he plays a pivotal role in managing a substantial $200 million operating budget. His expertise lies in financial oversight, where he meticulously prepares budgets, forecasts, and actuals analysis, ensuring that financial metrics align with the strategic goals of the organization. Chris is particularly adept at compiling and distributing Product Based reporting, which is crucial for tracking product performance against budgetary expectations and forecasts.
In his current role, Chris supports the Value Chain Management Teams for Varicella and other key vaccine products, leveraging his extensive background in product costing and financial analysis to drive informed decision-making. His proficiency in period-end closings, balance sheet (BS) and profit and loss (P&L) analysis, and compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act underscores his commitment to maintaining financial integrity and transparency.
Recognized as the "go-to guy" within his team, Chris is known for his ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating complex financial concepts to stakeholders across various departments. His skills in budgeting, account reconciliation, and strategic management enable him to contribute significantly to Merck's mission of advancing global health through innovative vaccine solutions. With a strong foundation in both multi-national corporate and non-profit accounting, Chris continues to enhance his expertise in financial planning and analysis, driving operational excellence and supporting Merck's commitment to delivering high-quality vaccines to the market.
Sr. Specialist Financial Planning and Analysis-Global Vaccines and Sterile Manufacturing at Merck in January 2012 to Present
Sr. Specialist Financial Planning and Analysis at Merck in March 2019 to Present
Associate Director Financial Planning and Analysis at MSD Ireland in March 2024 to November 2024
Senior Financial Analyst at Merck & Co Inc in March 2010 to January 2012
Financial Analyst at Merck & Co Inc in March 2007 to March 2010
Senior Accountant at SunGard Availability Services in September 2005 to March 2007
Finance Accountant at The Nature Conservancy in January 2001 to January 2005
Assistant Supervisor, Accounts Payable at KPMG LLP in September 1999 to January 2001
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Accounting
Forecasting
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SAP
Budgets
Account Reconciliation
Risk Management
Management
Analysis
Managerial Finance
Variance Analysis
Financial Analysis
Finance
General Ledger
Banking
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Training
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Strategy
Microsoft Excel
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Accounts Receivable
Microsoft Office
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Chris Watabe works for Merck
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Chris Watabe is Sr. Specialist Financial Planning and Analysis-Global Vaccines and Sterile Manufacturing
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