R. Wayne Jones
Manahawkin,NJ
Summary
Seasoned finance professional with diverse life sciences experience, seeking a Finance Director role. Led Digital Finance strategy at Pfizer, drove transformation initiatives and technology solutions that resulted in cost savings and increased revenue. Expert in financial analysis and strategic partnership across finance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance IT Business Partner
Zoetis (Akkodis)
09.2024 - Current
- Senior IT advisor to Finance leadership
- Drive business process improvement and automation using new and existing IT capabilities
- Identify potential new business capabilities to be enabled by technology and implemented either within Next Gen ERP Project (S/4HANA) or independently throughout year as separate project
- Facilitate and become liaison for communications between IT and business
- Participate in development of IT business strategies and plans that support Finance function
- Participate in enterprise portfolio and budget development process
- Assist in development and management of approved budget spends and forecasts
- Participate in business leadership team meetings to better understand potential issues or opportunities
- Identify and prioritize new requests for IT solutions and services
- IT Business Partner and other Enabling Functions Business Partners to ensure agreement on approach of projects or issues
- Develop business/functional cross platform solution requirements
- Assure delivery of IT solutions and services, and owning resolution of delivery issues
Business Relationship Management to Finance
Pfizer
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered strategic financial analysis and guidance for Digital division projects, facilitating informed decision-making regarding trade-offs and financial implications
- Enhanced business case analysis by automating processes, achieving consistent evaluation across 250+ projects, and resolving version control challenges
- Business partner and managed financials of four Digital teams, overseeing budget of more than $650 million
- Contributed to formulation of annual Digital capital plan, supporting investments ranging from $160 million to $240 million
Senior Manager − Enabling Finance (Digital)
Pfizer
01.2011 - 06.2022
- Strategic Financial Partner to Digital (IT/BT)
- Delivered strategic financial analysis and guidance for Digital division projects, facilitating informed decision-making regarding trade-offs and financial implications
- Enhanced business case analysis by automating processes, achieving consistent evaluation across 250+ projects, and resolving version control challenges
- Managed financials of four Digital teams, overseeing budget of more than $650 million
- Contributed to formulation of annual Digital capital plan, supporting IT Capital investment strategies ranging from $160 million to $240 million
Senior Manager − Enabling Finance (Human Resources)
Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed annual budgeting process for Human Resource Operations, ensuring diligent development and tracking of $200M financial plan
- Conducted comprehensive business case analysis for payroll system acquisition options, and served as principal finance liaison for $120M Global Shared Services initiative
Associate Director − R&D Finance
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Analyzed and delivered insights on material variance for Global Regulatory Affairs and R&D Facilities, aiding in strategic financial decisions for senior management
- Managed approval and forecasting processes for R&D Capital expenditures within SAP, ensuring effective allocation of $125 million annual budget
Additional Experience
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Bristol Myers Squibb
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, (Senior) Manager − Global Financial Reporting
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Manager − Global Strategic Forecasting
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Manager − Strategic Planning
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Senior Commercial Information Analyst − Global Business Intelligence
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Data Analyst − Market Research
- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Financial Analyst
Education
Accountancy Certificate - CPA Exam Eligible
Villanova University
Villanova, PAMaster of Business Administration - International Business
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Finance
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PASkills
- Finance Partner
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Digital Finance
- BT/IT Finance
- Digital Partner
- Business Case Development
- Capital Accounting
- Capital Finance
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
Websites
Certification
- Wyeth R&D Drug Development Course
- ZS Forecasting in the Pharmaceutical Industry Training Program
- MattsonJack Forecasting Course
- Rosenblatt Klauber Group Pharmaceutical Forecasting Course
Timeline
Senior Finance IT Business Partner
Zoetis (Akkodis)
09.2024 - Current
Business Relationship Management to Finance
Pfizer
06.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Manager − Enabling Finance (Digital)
Pfizer
01.2011 - 06.2022
Senior Manager − Enabling Finance (Human Resources)
Pfizer
01.2010 - 01.2011
Associate Director − R&D Finance
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Wyeth R&D Drug Development Course
- ZS Forecasting in the Pharmaceutical Industry Training Program
- MattsonJack Forecasting Course
- Rosenblatt Klauber Group Pharmaceutical Forecasting Course
Additional Experience
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Bristol Myers Squibb
Accountancy Certificate - CPA Exam Eligible
Villanova University
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
East Stroudsburg University
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