EMEA Financial Controller

Overview

Recordati is a global pharmaceutical company with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries. Our mantra is that health is a right, not a privilege, and we are committed to reimagining tomorrow with new ideas, technologies and innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

EMEA Finance controller is a key member of the EMEA Finance team reporting to the Finance Director EMEA Rare Disease. The purpose of the role is to support business leaders in selected countries by providing qualitative, accurate and timely financial information including budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial aspects of the respective countries including month-end closing, budgeting and long-range planning.
• Take a leading role in the annual budgeting process, working with country leadership and management teams to set a fair, but challenging budget including Revenue and Spend.
• Partner with the management team to build long-term financial plans and scenarios.
• Responsible for compliant and timely month-end closing including intercompany transactions as well as monthly performance analysis including commentary on deviations.
• Drive and/or support decision making through extensive financial and quantitative analysis, including analysis of product performance including Gross to Net and margin.
• Support the preparation and presentation of business reviews.
• Lead and oversee updates and upgrades to existing systems and tools, as well as processes.
• Lead and prepare business cases or ad hoc analyses.
• Be a role model within the global Finance team.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, commerce, economy or other related fields.

Required Skills And Experience

• At least 8 years of experience as Financial Controller in international companies.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details, organizational skills, problem solving orientation.
• Very good understanding of accounting principles.
• Business partnering experience supporting senior management.
• Knowledge of SAP 4/H, Oracle suites, Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, expert in reporting consolidate systems like Hyperion/Planning.
• Teamwork aptitude and positive approach, proactivity and collaborative attitude oriented to achieve objectives.
• Ability to manage and support several projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn, rigorous, goal oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure and balance various changing priorities in a highly dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with the specifics of the pharmaceutical market preferred.
• Experience with intercompany processes including Transfer Pricing, Tax and Legal Entity reporting is a strong plus.

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours And Competencies

• Have strong communication skills in distilling and presenting complex financial information to a diverse audience.
• Practical experience of operating at a senior level within a business with senior leaders, providing both commercial and financial support/expertise.
• Ability to plan forward and think strategically.
• Highly organized who plans and executes effectively.
• Strong understanding of Business Information systems (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Power BI).
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and multicultural environment while juggling multiple responsibilities.

Required Languages

Fluent in English, other European languages are an advantage.

Travel

10%

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