Finance Director ViiV UK in London

ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only company that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to leave no person living with HIV behind. We do this by being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education on and treatment. We go to extraordinary lengths to deliver the sorts of breakthroughs, both in treatments, care solutions and communities, that really count. We go beyond the boundaries of medicine by taking a holistic approach to HIV through developing and supporting sustainable community programs and improving access to care. We will push through every challenge until HIV/AIDS is eradicated.

ViiV has played a significant part in delivering breakthroughs that have turned HIV into a manageable health condition. We offer the largest portfolio of HIV medicines available anywhere, and we continue our work to cater for the widest possible range of needs in response to the HIV pandemic. We are aware of how much is at stake for those affected by HIV and we show up every day 100% committed to the patients. Our work culture is fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, competitive, and caring. But ViiV isn’t just somewhere to work – it’s a place to belong, an invitation to bring your very best, and a team full of impact-driven team members who are hungry to make a difference.

While we have been improving lives of HIV patients for 30 years, this is an especially exciting time to be at ViiV, as we evaluate novel approaches to treatment andprevention that could further reduce the impact of HIV on individuals and communities.

ViiV Healthcare is a company 100% focused on HIV that is majority owned by GSK, a global biopharma organization. As an employee of ViiV, you are part of a team united by a clear mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. Additionally, through our shareholder relationship with GSK, you have access to a range of shared benefits and career development opportunities.

The UK Finance Director role is accountable for the ViiV UK LOC which is a growing business with sales >£100m.

In this role you will

• Partner to GM of UK LOC including as a key member of ViiV UK Lead team

• Support ViiV VP Head of Europe & International Finance and lead UK market input for regional MPRs

• Contribute to business performance with rigorous, evidence-based and analytical decision making

• Have ownership of market launch brand forecasting and production of business cases for new assets or other ad-hoc scenarios

• Manage risk management, financial management and governance for the ViiV organisation

• Be accountable for the sign off and integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet for the ViiV UK LOC

• Be accountable for the financial planning, forecasting and budget for ViiV UK LOC ensuring profitable resource allocation

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Significant financial reporting and analysis experience coupled with strong credentials in partnering senior business stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, investment appraisal and problem-solving skills.

• Highly developed credibility with ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.

• Proven organisational and planning skills.

• Ability to balance conflicting priorities.

• Excellent customer focus.

• Demonstrated business skills and decision-making ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Pharmaceutical experience.

• Experience working in commercial P&L environment.

• Strong commercial acumen and international perspective.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 (COB)

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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Why Us?

At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV.

We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK.

Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having atruly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind.

ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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