Job Purpose
The Finance Manager will lead the finance function for Specialty and Primary Care UK and Ireland operations, providing strategic direction, robust financial stewardship, and effective leadership to ensure compliance, growth, and operational excellence. This senior role is pivotal in driving business performance, supporting commercial objectives, and maintaining best-in-class financial practices within the country.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning:
* Strong business acumen, acting as a strategic business partner to country leadership, supporting commercial decisions through financial insight and analysis.
* Oversee all financial activities within the country including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting. Working with the wider UK finance team for accounting, tax and treasury.
* Establish and optimize processes as needed, leveraging new technologies
* Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives and local business needs.
* Lead the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
Financial Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, corporate policies, and industry regulations, including SOX and GDPR where applicable
* Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, banks, and other stakeholders, in close collaboration with the UK accounting team
* Monitor and manage financial risks, implementing effective controls and mitigation strategies.
Required Education
ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification not necessary but will be considered as an asset.
Required Skills and Experience
* 5-7 years post-qualification experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare or FMCG industries.
Technical Competencies
Required Behaviours and Competencies
* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to operate in a matrix organisation and manage multiple stakeholders.
* Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
* Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy
* Change management and adaptability
* Ethical integrity and professionalism
* Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Required Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English
Travel required in %