Financial Controller

Our well established and growing pharmaceutical client is looking for a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst who will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data.

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

Commercial Analysis & Pricing:

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and drive profitable growth.

Establish, maintain, and update cost and pricing benchmarks for existing and pipeline products.

Evaluate the investment proposal through in-depth financial analyses and provide appropriate recommendations for long-term business growth.

Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain to understand and meet their financial needs and objectives.

Business Partnering:

Analyze pricing strategies and profitability across product lines, customer segments, and geographic regions.

Evaluate the financial implications of sales promotions, rebates, and other commercial initiatives.

Identify opportunities to optimize pricing, product mix, and sales channels to maximize revenue and profitability.

Strategic Planning and Decision Support:

Assist management in evaluating mergers and acquisition opportunities by building financial models, evaluating proposals, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Support analysis in planning and executing acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives spanning all facets of the process, including assessment, due diligence, negotiations, and closing.

Review and recommend changes to the draft contracts for mergers, acquisitions, and in-licensing projects to protect the company’s interests.

Provide post-deal support by ensuring a smooth transition and tracking compliance with key financial and operational terms of the agreement.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

Develop, implement, and oversee financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management, including analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and potential risks and opportunities.

Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate the financial impact of various business decisions.

Performance Management:

Develop and implement performance metrics to track and evaluate the financial performance of the business.

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of financial controls and processes, recommending enhancements as necessary.

Review sales incentive compensation plans and make suitable recommendations.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Monitor key financial metrics and benchmarks, regularly updating management and stakeholders.

Partner with cross-functional teams to compute sales incentives in compliance with the plan.

Prepare profit share reports as applicable to specific products/vendors.

Support external audits and regulatory filings as needed.

Essential Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification such as CPA or CMA) preferred

Relevant Experience:

8-12 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, and business partnering in a pharmaceutical or life-science company, with at least five years in a business partner role.

In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical pricing structures with Gross-to-net (GTN) accounting, including various discounts, rebates, and deductions.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Knowledge of industry-specific dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscape.

Strong attention to detail, focusing on accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and other financial analysis tools

Proficient in SAP / ERP systems, Sales force etc.

*must be onsite 3 days a week