J
ob Purpose
* Execute a high performance Finance Business Partnering to add value to the business and support the growth of the UK/ROI organisation
* Coordinate with Local Finance to assure compliance and provide efficient Finance services
Duties and Responsibilities
Finance Business Partnering (65%)
* Support and challenge key stakeholders of the UK organization to achieve the financial objectives
* Influence decision making processes within the management team
* Influence the strategy processes
* Challenge the value and cost drivers
* Understand the demands of the key stakeholders and deliver optimal service
* Monitor financial performance
* Contribute to reach budget targets in sales and EBIT margin
* Develop business cases in close cooperation with the Commercial area and support with the right tools and follow-up on the cases
* Personnel costs controlling
* Monitor Supply Integrity for UK and ROI
* Project work
Management Reporting, Planning and Analysis (30%)
* Drive and steer Budget Planning and Forecasting processes
* Support strategic planning processes
* Monthly,Quarterly and Annual Reporting including analysis and comments
* Proactive ad-hoc analysis
* Ensure control of local and individual department budgets
* Ensure appropriate reporting to headquarter functions
* Prepare VPAG contribution estimates
Local finance activities and other tasks (5%)
* Support and coordinate with Local Finance/ Accounting Manager Benelux & UK to assure compliance in cooperation with the European Accounting Center and Global Finance
* Departments (Annual report, audit, tax, transfer pricing, legal, code of conduct, special local needs)
* Assure year-end closing in IFRS and local GAAP
* Aligning transfer pricing reports & clarification of transfer pricing issues
* Support in analysing and optimizing the business processes of the affiliate
Innovation and initiative
* Drive continuous process improvements to increase efficiency
* Propose new projects
* Provide flexible insights on cost structure and processes within organization
* Compile recommendations to increase the impact of the sales and marketing spendings on the markets
Communication and stakeholders
Internal Communication
* Advise and influence key stakeholders within the Commercial Operation Organization in UK and ROI, especially in the management team
* Finance Business Partners in the European organization
* Business Finance, Corporate Finance, EAC
* Local Finance
External Communication
* External Service Providers
* Auditors in different areas
* Lawyers
* Consultants
* Healthcare authorities in UK and ROI
Geographical scope of the role
* UK, ROI & regular exchange in Region Europe
Qualifications
Education (certificates, courses)
* Degree on master level/University degree in Business Administration, Finance or Controlling
Experience
* Minimum 3-5 years in Finance, at least 2 years as Business Controller/ Finance Business Partner
* Job experience in an international company, ideally in pharmaceutical industry
Skills and competences
* Fluently in English
* Self-contained and goal oriented work style and high willingness to perform
* Proactivity
* Eagerness to learn and develop
* Good communication and presentation skills
* Knowledge/experience in Planning and Reporting tools and in SAP (or similar ERP system)
* Customer orientation (internal as well as external)